05/26/2026
⭐️ Quality Tip Tuesday — Long Sit Hamstring Stretch ⭐️
Most people stretch their hamstrings by just trying to touch their toes… but sometimes less is more. 👀
The beauty of the long sit hamstring stretch is that it allows us to target not only the hamstring muscle belly, but also the hamstring tendons — especially near the ischial tuberosity (“sit-down bone”) and behind the knee.
Instead of aggressively reaching forward, we focus on isolating all three heads of the hamstring with controlled tension and positioning.
Benefits:
💎 Improves hamstring flexibility
💎 Helps decrease tension on the hamstring tendons
💎 Can help with proximal hamstring tendon irritation (“proximal hamstring tendonitis”)
💎 Increases blood flow to the hamstrings and tendons
💎 Improves mobility without over-stretching the lower back
This is a great stretch for runners, lifters, and anyone dealing with hamstring tightness or tendon discomfort.
💡 Controlled stretching > aggressive stretching.
Check out our Quality Tip of Dr. Lesly demonstrating a long sit hamstring stretch.
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