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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.
A quick but non-objective way to measure your lower-back flexibility is by sitting and reaching forward towards your toes. If your hamstrings feel super tight as youâre trying to reach, stretching them each day for 30 seconds will aid in increasing lower back flexibility.ften lower back pain, and hamstring tightness go hand in hand. To stretch the hamstring lay on your back and pull one leg up half way towards your chest, holding it with both hands. Holding this position, extend your lower leg and push your heel towards the ceiling. Hold this position for 20-30 seconds on each side.