This hamstring flexibility test is something you can do by yourself to determine if you have tight hamstrings or hamstring flexibility issues. Human 2.0 head physiotherapist Jethro Constant demonstrates how to do this simple test. Don't forget to share this video with friends and family. It is such an easy test, anyone can take it. Knowledge is power. If you don't want to end up at the doctor or physio's office, injury prevention is key.
This hamstring flexibility test is very simple. Standing feet shoulder width apart you are going to basically reach down to try to touch your toes.
You can do this hamstring flexibility test a few ways. The first way, just reach down, don't worry about the position of your back. See how far you can get. The second way, do more of a hinge by keeping your back relatively straight and bending from the hip only. Again, see how far you can reach down. Hinging while keeping tension in your back will be a more difficult version of this test.
One thing to be aware of, if you have long arms, the results of this test could be skewed, meaning you might reach and get close to the floor even WITH tight hamstrings because your arms are so long. There are other hamstring flexibility tests that you can do if this is true for you. Stay tuned for those.
Make sure NOT to cheat when doing this hamstring flexibility test! Try to keep your legs mostly straight, and don't let your hips go back. To have healthy hamstring flexibility, you should be able to reach to about an inch from the ground. If not, you've got some work to do otherwise you could be at risk for hamstring injuries - hamstring strain or tear. Tight hamstrings could also be a contributing factor in back pain. If you have tight hamstrings, you definitely want to work on your flexibility in that area. Check out the following videos for exercises to do (among other things):
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NOTE: Tight muscles are primed for injury. In order to reverse that tightness, one must make some kind of change in the muscles. For static stretches, make sure to hold each for a minimum of 30 seconds. Upwards or 1 to 2 minutes is better, with a discomfort level on a scale of one to 10 being somewhere around a 6 to 8. To make a change, you need to get uncomfortable.
If you have tight hamstrings, this is something you should be working on daily. An easy way to do that is to incorporate overall mobility and flexibility training into your workouts. Chances are if you have tight hamstrings, you are tight in other places. This is especially true if you are a competitive athlete or an older adult.
Remember to always use proper technique with any kind of training. And always practice mindfulness and intention when you are doing any type of exercise to get the full benefit. Stay tuned to our channel as we add more bodyweight exercises, other strength training, mobility, stretch and flexibility, and conditioning exercises and workouts, along with medical and rehab tips.
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