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Purpose: Strengthen the hamstrings muscles without having to move the knee. Starting Position: Sit in a chair with your heel against the leg of the chair and your feet firmly on the floor. Action: Press your heel firmly backwards into the chair leg feeling the back of your thigh tightening/clenching.
Here are some stretches to improve your toe touch: 1.) Start with your Hamstring stretches - Your hamstring muscles are the biggest problem when it comes to flexibility, so it's good to isolate them right away. Start by standing with your feet together and bend down to touch your toes (keep your legs straight). NOw go to a wall, place both hands on it and stick one leg bend forward and one leg straight back in a lunge position.