I Stretched my Hamstrings Every Day for 60 Days - 8 Week Flexibility Challenge

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[@ahmirdamon3953]

you all prolly dont give a shit but does any of you know a trick to get back into an Instagram account? I stupidly lost the password. I would appreciate any tricks you can give me.

[@vitaliycherginskyy166]

If BuzzFeed made this then it would go smthn like this " I stretched for 1 week and now I can stretch past my toes and right into the nearest multiverse cluster"

[@fartloudYT]

Tune in on Supergirl special episode to see what happened next!

[@Dennis4523]

What do you mean 1 week , they would do one day , visit the top coaches , stretch for 5 min , and make a 30 min video on it with 15 ads

[@vitaliycherginskyy166]

@@Dennis4523 I'm pretty sure that if Ur vid is above 10min in length, U can put an ad every 30s, so 60 ads

[@mroberts7519]

Queue electro music with a sampled voice pitch shifted to a chipmunk

[@SeriouslyAwesome]

Buzzfeed would find a way to show how stretching is racist and form of patriarchal oppression

[@diamanddust4542]

Your mistake was only streching your hamstrings like what about your spine your lower back any tightness there can lead to blocking movement overall never isolate any bodypart your body works as a whole.

[@nekosoflo]

I used to be VERY flexible. I was called Gumby in Jiu Jitsu. After about 3 or 4 years I stopped working out all together and gained 90lbs that I had previously lost. My flexibility was thrown out the window. I could barely touch my toes. I stretch every day before working out and WOW what a difference. I can touch my toes now without even stretching. People underestimate the power of stretches

[@HellaLegitFoo]

It's good that that worked out for you, but it's worthwhile to mention that clinical studies have shown doing mobility stretches prior to weight training will impact your performance. If you plan on performing a mobility routine concurrently with weight training, you'll ideally do the mobility routine on a separate day of weight training, or a couple hours after your weight training session.

[@Mylada]

If you look at the pictures at 9:07, you can clearly see that most of the increased range of motion is not from hamstring but from his back. If you look at the angle his low back originates from his hips and measure the angle between the angle of the low back and his hamstring it has barely changed. However, if you look at his upper and middle back the change in his back angle is dramatic.

[@snupmadra3787]

Your videos are inspirational because they are made by someone who is a novice but who's willing to try. Most videos about this are by experts for high performance athletes. Thank you very much!

[@freeHorizon]

Did you notice that your increased flexibility aided you when jogging, lifting or engaging in other exercise? Did any regular activities feel better or more relaxed as a result of this challenge?

[@maggie.online]

Hamstring flexibility for me is lower back pain relief. Even when sitting. Literally the best thing ever

[@anejaG55]

increased flexibility helps in better recovery after running. i run 4-5 times a week and after i started doing yoga my legs muscle and back are less fatigue.

[@uear7070]

@@maggie.online Doing deadlifts feels much better

[@GoalGuys]

Day-to-day my legs felt a lot more relaxed and I didn't find myself ever waking up with muscle stiffness or pain one I got rolling with the Yoga stretches. But I also cut down on going for hard runs or extensive lower body training during the 60 days.

[@lexroet1215]

Live becomes better when you gain flexibility. A lot less pain for "no reason" every day tasks that you don't really think about like putting on shoes or a jacket become much easier and my amount of trips to the physiotherapist has reduced a lot.

[@cgme7076]

“I can now get the whole thing in my mou-... I mean I can now stretch out much further.” Awesome video!

[@joshcoward437]

Bahaha! 😂😂

[@aN0nyMas]

now this is a goal I can swal... I mean get behind

[@rayskidaisuki]

I never got so motivated in less then a second

[@ScentSational35]

Great tips! Love how you go to professionals that are willing to share their knowledge

[@drewdotson7325]

Be careful with too much static stretching before workouts. Studies show that over-lengthening the muscles can decrease strength and even increase chance of injury.

[@username-yn5yo]

yeah, before any workout one do dynamic stretches. before you do any static stretches you should be warmed up. a short walk/jog is enough for this, just make sure there is plenty of blood in your muscles

[@Ayplus]

Over extending

[@Themis33]

Yeah you have to get the juicies flowing before you tug on the muscle.

[@milkeyway7105]

@@username-yn5yo how long should i do jump rope before doing static stretching?

[@seppfeuer3397]

Stretching make the muscles weaker, thats true. If you stretch before a workout you do not increase the chance of injury.

[@esthervolkening3568]

Incidentally I started stretching 9 weeks ago and I was just as bad as you. I'm probably a little younger and I used a yt beginners stretching video everyday. I got probably around the same results. Maybe a little better bc that yt video held great advices such as to relax and constant breathing. From other stretching youtubers I learned by now that it can take a long time till you actually become as flexible as ppl that strech regularly for years already. And I'm definitely often demotivated and blame my genetics and body. Hahs I could so emphasize with you watching this. Anyway I won't stop doing this bc I feel it helps my posture and muscle building a lot and it just feels right

[@chris9411]

Which Yt?

[@danhoy8356]

I’ve recently started stretching due to joint pain. I started around where you did. All I can say is great job! Takes motivation to continually put yourself through the pain

[@marvelous8340]

as i dancer, I really can't believe people actually struggle with stretching. because Everytime I see someone stretching it's usually before practice and everyone is hella flexible

[@NuEnque]

Marvelous Onyechukwu as a developer, I really can’t believe people actually struggle to understand programming.

[@NocturnalHorrors]

The best part of your videos is your random book placement.

[@GoalGuys]

ShaunMazerall gotta flaunt the collection 😂

[@porlearktuy4621]

I always find myself visiting your channel everyday to see if there is a new video, and I've been blessed this fine Saturday morning! :)

[@meathead919]

Very happy to see the channel is growing. You guys really deserve it!

[@GoalGuys]

Thank you! It's been a long road to get this far.

[@maltmalt352]

It’s weird how some people are more flexible than others. I did basic stretch exercises like you but in like two weeks I reached my toes. I’m 193 cm so I’m pretty proud.

[@AxelNorenburger]

That's really good! I'm 175 cm and when I began stretching I could just reach my knees. After 5 weeks I can now almost reach my ankle! How often did you stretch and how long?

[@PetarStamenkovic]

I wanted to be able to stretch so I worked on it for couple of minutes a day, and in 5 days I was able to touch my toes. Watching this video makes me realize how lucky I was. I'm still practicing every day and it is getting easier and easier to touch the ground. I love how noticeable improvements are in any domain as long as you are persistent. Thank you for posting this video.

[@guru25k]

As long as u are persistent for 5 days anything is possible?

[@jackglendinning5061]

sure. except are you hip hinging or just leaning over?

[@saaqib285]

Guys your videos are awesome. The challenges/goal set is unique. Can you guys try a vertical jump challenge. That would be really interesting

[@guhmuhtruh]

I second this

[@petarstojanovickucamaca123]

yes

[@GoalGuys]

Maybe it could be the predecessor to Cam trying to back-flip again!

[@friedluck]

1.54 Holy moly that light looked perfect with that shot!

[@GoalGuys]

FriedLuck thank you!! Pretty proud of how that one turned out 👍

[@friedluck]

Goal Guys looking forward to what’s gonna come next :D

[@arnavrawat9864]

Tight hamstrings are often a result of pelvic tilt, which is because of the psoas, not the hamstrings.

[@stephendriscoll9668]

Arnav Rawat I was just going to comment this.

[@StephanieTaylorPFS]

Fact. Started stretching my psoas and it's a game changer!

[@trixyeagles3190]

What is psoas?

[@derek4177]

As much as I appreciate your efforts, it is really important to mention, that many people who have tight hamstrings only have a "anterior pelvic tilt", which means the hamstrings are more extended because at the back the pelvic is tilted upwards and at the front downwards. The reason is mainly tight hip flexors, weak glutes and weak abs at bottomstomach. So the hamstrings are always automatically stretched because the distance is higher......so by stretching the hamstrings, this problem could become even worse, because it weakens the hamstrings even more. Sry for my shitty english but I would just recommend to search on youtube "anterior pelvic tilt" if you have this lower back issue.........most mainly if you sit a lot.

[@moriyah4630]

+Derek: Another reason is lordosis. Women who wear high heels on a regular basis experience the anterior tilt as well.

[@mattmgarza]

I've been doing yoga for about eight years now and have recently added in additional stretching. I've also been doing jiu jitsu for 5 years. I had no idea how flexible this has made me until I watched your video. I'm not bragging, I'm just amazed at how my flexibility has increased so much without me even realizing it. I can almost put my foot behind my head, and I can almost touch my palms to the floor with my legs straight. Hopefully we'll both continue to improve as time goes on! I'm 36 and I can tell you that yoga and other stretching has been vital for me in preventing injuries.

[@mafuzzychefstanaccount9957]

This might be your most informative video yet!

[@GoalGuys]

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[@alex-zv8jc]

great video again. A friend of mine also hadreally bad flexibility. I told him to cinsistently add stretching to his workouts and whenever he can and not to force any movements. his situation was even worse, as he wasn't even able to squat and deadlift properly. however 3 months after doing stretching on a regular basis he finally is can do the deadlift and squad. And, I am already looking forward to your video about muscle ups! keep it up guys.

[@trinidadinternational]

I made it a habit to stretch every time I shower. It helps!

[@LorenzoCalgaryRealtor]

Dude, this video was awesome and perfectly timed! Thank you!

[@reneeroutzahn]

Have you tried opening your hips up? Frog pose, cowface pose, lizard pose, pigeon pose. It’s likely a combination of hamstrings and hips.... I hope you try them and post an update.

[@joesanders9781]

Damn, his muscles were extremely tight at the beginning 😂

[@bigblue8945]

Who else tried stretching after this

[@GoalGuys]

How did you do?

[@ADRENERGlC]

@K C it's not this hard to understand different people have different anatomys

[@binsly]

@K C bro i can barely get pass my knees let alone touch my toes, i think it is partly genetic as my father and most of my brothers all have really tight hamstrings and struggle to touch their toes, i also know i have problems with my hips and pelvis which makes my body very strict and not flexible at all.

[@ADRENERGlC]

@K C I did different people have different anatomys is it so hard for you to understand?

[@coows]

@K C some people are naturally more flexible

[@gabrieldossantos1932]

This is really good! I have the same problem and I tried to improve as well just a few weeks ago. But I ended up not being consistent... Well, after watching this video, I got some inspiration again! And I hope your mobility improves even more until the end of the year! :)

[@OnlineMD]

Bravo, A+ for effort! I am 71 and have restarted Yoga after 30 years. If I got even one wish from a genie it would be for longer hamstrings, haha! In just 2 months I've seen my hamstrings loosen up but still a long way to go. I have learned some things: 1. Never do static stretching of cold muscles. Cold muscles don't stretch; they tear. I do gentle leg swings to warm up; those are dynamic stretches; a brisk walk is great. 2. Active stretching is more effective than passive, straps are a form of passive stretching. While lying on my back, if I raise my leg to say 90 degrees, rather than pull on a strap, if I relax and breathe allow my hamstring to relax and surrender while using my hip flexor and quadriceps to do the work of stretching the hamstring, very gently, relaxing more and more, this works much better!

[@TheAtomicSpartan]

The Cupping therapy made me feel uncomfortable Can I ask if cupping hurts or not?

[@tiffany3784]

So uncomfortable.

[@christaylor9095]

I've been cupped several times (manual and fire techniques) on my torso and legs and never experienced any discomfort.

[@shake4259]

I've never heard of it hurting, maybe some discomfort but never pain. It's just suction, it leaves some marks but that's the only side effect I know of.

[@whatever3043]

It doesn't hurt, but I would avoid going to a public pool soon afterwards. You will have huge, red round blotches on your back which look as if you have been hurt badly or something like this. And then you have to explain to the people what happened and the explanation sounds even more strange to them.

[@skepticmoderate5790]

BTW, there's no scientific evidence that either cupping or acupuncture are effective.

[@mizzle6822]

Nice progress my guy. As a keyboard warrior one tip though. Try to focus on hip hinging more. Keep back upright, straight as possible like an L, the bottom portion being your legs. Wont get the immediate satisfaction of further reach, but your flexibility will progress faster. Focusing only on bending at the waist /hips will give you a greater stretch in the posterior chain without involving a rounded back. Youll feel it alot if youre doing a sit and reach. Wont get as far, but you wont be cheating yourself at all. Alot of people focusing on reaching out with hands rather than on just bending at the waist which is counterproductive putting uneccessary stress on the spine. A japanese bow is even a good demonstration of a proper hip hinge. Back stays straight

[@physiolympha]

As a Physiotherapist speaking here, I can tell you that it was not the stretching which increased your length but rather the eccentric loading .. even better if you would have added isometric holds (concentrically). loading the glutes and lower back would also give a better outcome. also very important to check at the position of the pelvis , is it anteverted or retroverted.. the former will put the hamstrings already at a disadvantage , the latter will not allow the spine to flex forward all the way. although I appreciate the fact you spoke about physical therapy and yoga being a key factor, Not everyone can achieve full hamstring length without professional assessment ;)

[@clray123]

The guy is not "stretching his hamstrings", he is working on his lower back injury. If you want to safely stretch hamstrings / whole leg, stand on one leg and put the other one horizontally on something in front of you. For most people this position is already more than enough. If you are flexible, press the outstretched leg down against support and bend toward it NOT FROM YOUR UPPER BODY but from the hips, keeping the back straight. If you are tight, forget about the bending. And especially forget the seated forward bends until you can do them COMFORTABLY with straight back.

[@rikbulthuis1134]

I'm a simple guy.. I see a Goal Guys video, I hit the like button

[@timrizzo3941]

I enjoyed this.. and though some of the methods were touched on by various people here, I have to mention - Becoming a Supple Leopard by Dr. Kelly Starrett. I have given this book as a gift to multiple family members - that's how much it affected me. I'm not and never have been a Crossfit bro, but this book on mobility has not only increased my functional flexibility but kept my ultrarunning pursuits fairly steady, enabling me to deal with potential issues as they arose. His most common refrain, "All humans should be able to perform basic maintenance on themselves," is a great statement of purpose for this book and also something that really resonated with me.

[@Argonnosi]

Don't stretch before doing lower body weight exercises. Use pause squats to improve your mobility. One of the fastest ways to create lasting flexibility is to make your body exert force at a higher range of motion. Pause squats will allow you the greatest range, and force your body to do all of the work within that range. It's boss.

[@Argonnosi]

Also, try to maintain a "proud chest" during your toe touches. It will help to lengthen your reach, and your back will thank you for it.

[@thugnyo]

Very nice video. Very well done. I've been extremely lazy on stretching especially because i have very tight hammies and didnt know how long its going to take but this puts things on a timeline. Thanks man.

[@aomoriemma]

I am 41, and living in Japan. I have been going weekly to a place called Dr. Stretch. After about 9 months (and then daily stretching) I was able to do it!!! Though when I don’t consistently stretch, I go to my weekly stretching not being able to touch my toes. She works both legs, hips, and upper body. It’s pretty awesome. Also congrats on your new flexibility

[@Adventurevictoria]

it may not the one of the best educational purpose but surely most realistic and practical way to give others idea they can try ...

[@peakingmantis5331]

This video is amazing. I loved seeing him on his journey as I begin to start my own.

[@marquisdehoto1638]

Day 1: me in the morning Last day: me in the evening xD

[@drehdichjetztnichtum3066]

This Video is gonna get viral!

[@mariorobe4805]

I did hamstring stretches with a straight back... absolute game changer

[@carprincess]

Man I always wondered what cupping therapy was like and now I wish I never knew. Goodness that looks so painful and uncomfortable. Congrats on the increased flexibility though. I need to get better with mine since I lost so much of my lower body flexibility after my surgery

[@T1LL3R]

Stretching is one of the most important things when it comes to your physical health, as a guy who’s had severe back pain and injuries because of tight hamstrings, glutes.

[@jessepolanco6035]

Your hamstrings were never a problem sir. I'd be happy to jump on a zoom call and get this cleared up for you. Source I'm an orthopedic doctor of physical therapy. What I often find with people in your position is the more they try the more it feels "tight"

[@Nvrr0]

What was the problem?

[@iss8223]

This lad is killing me with his round back😩😩 As an intermediate expert on mobility/flexibility, I know that in order to be able to touch your toes properly, you must keep a straight back. Otherwise you're susceptible to injury when the lower back is doing all of the work. When really the hips is the main area for you to increase your mobility. I'm surprised that the yoga instructor never mentioned this. It shocks me a lot.

[@smeargut1809]

What a beautiful video, such genius and honesty in one place well done.

[@sweetknife87]

my hamstrings are as tight as yours. I have just working out and I can't get the help from experts..Please tell me things I can do at home

[@jacobeller3377]

could you do a push-up challenge? like, doing full pushups to variations like the diamond or something?

[@blahblahblahblah2837]

Try the FitnessFaqs 50 pushup progression. It takes about 2 months and it's challenging, but it feels so good to get stronger

[@orionharmon6017]

Hooray you stretch out your hamstrings in 8 weeks in a row keep it up now you're doing great.

[@moosefactory133]

i am going to follow the instructions on this video and just started today (4-23-2020). I am going to see what I can do in 8 weeks and beyond.

[@philosophiaentis5612]

I do also have a very tight muscles. It made me develop back pain. The doctor said it was caused only due to my lack of flexibility. I now have the stretch as my number 1 priority exercise. Since then, I never had back pain again.

[@Ratamahatta12345]

Make a video on what exercises to do if I want to be able to do autofelatio. Thanks!

[@kaswansunita1369]

Hi I am suffering from muscular dystrophy LGMD type please make vedio for legs exercises and hamstring strengthening

[@superduperjoi6800]

Wow where had this channel been all my life

[@tammybeaudry3435]

Other contributers can be tight lats and tight hip flexors. Great job!

[@resignurdrnk7535]

inspiring. thx!

[@rayaleman3295]

Can you publish the entire routine you did?

[@Edin14bpg]

How did this affect / improve your running ? I've heard it should increase your stride length and make you faster. Did you find this happened ?

[@GoalGuys]

For runners you want to be able to stretch your legs to 90 degrees. Any flexibility beyond that probably won't make a difference from what I've read

[@joansmith9015]

I would be interested in seeing a Yoga flexibility & strength challenge. :) also, this was a great video! Thanks for sharing!

[@GoalGuys]

Thank you. I'm so glad you enjoyed it!

[@Vanessa-fs7oz]

At the beginning of the video, I kept thinking "he's furrowing his brow too much, gotta relax the face" - I like the progression of this video, cause in the end you mentioned the same thing. I learned to relax my face and to remember to breathe in my yoga class, too. It's funny how we think putting all that tension in our face means we're getting a better stretch or work out. It made such a difference in my yoga practice when I focused on breathing and releasing all that unnecessary tension.

[@alexanderbrandt9816]

Stretching before strenuous exercise increases the likelihood that you'll injure yourself. It's better to do foam rolling before squats or running, instead. Increasing the range of motion of a tight muscle is not always a good idea, you need to carefully evaluate why it is tight in the first place. In the case of tight hamstrings, they may be compensating for weak glutes.

[@weiyuzhu3657]

Thank you for the sharing. The improvement looks realistic and encouraging.

[@alexandrebeaudry8377]

I encourage you to continue with your routine to keep it the gains. Go for some exercises like if you try to do the split. Get all those legs muscles involved (and the hips) And you still look tense when you strech. Feel it. I suggest you some exercises that doesn't focus on streching. (Yoga pose: warrior, downward dog, extented leg pause and some swinging of the legs in all direction (the last one are very good warm up for flexibility)

[@flibbertygibbette]

Maybe someone has already mentioned this to you, but you might check out Katie Bowman. She's a biomechanist and pretty amazing. She's got a ton of books as well as a video series and it's all pretty life-changing, there's a ton of stuff about hamstrings.

[@aloexkborn]

You totally forgot to stretch your calves. Your hamstrings aren't the only muscles which gives you the ability to touch your toes. I don't know your workout routine, but you should also try incorporating exercises that have a dynamic stretch component in them e.g. calve raises, romanian deadlift, single leg deadlifts etc. If you do these exercises, you don't need work on stretching your hamstrings at all. The only stretch which I recommend are static calve stretches for 90-120s per leg. I was never able to touch my toes. But whenever I stretched my calves I was able to do that.

[@Argonnosi]

Dynamic movement can also help. Doing high kicks to slightly above eye level can really help, as well as doing stretches for the hip flexors. He shows us using a tool to get them to relax, but that will only be a temporary assist as they need to maintain tension so you can stand.

[@99leave]

Yes, some of my family members have the same problem and they're not athletes. Which keeps me wondering why? They think they're sick or something but I am sure it isn't that serious as they think, they just injoys the drama, I assume!. I once saw a middle Eastern therapist solving this issue with a medical light hammering on almost the spots of the fascia line (as I remember) because I was surprised that he went through the entire body and the problem seemed to me ( I was guessing ) only in the back or legs not from head to toe! The patient of his immediately was able to bend her back to reach very far! Good luck, and keep stretching 💪

[@HILUXCHAINSAW]

Try this. Stand up with legs not bent. Lean forward as to try and touch toes. Stay in this position as you breathe in a full breath. Now breath out and as you do lean forward towards toes and hold. Repeat, without standing up, and you'll be surprised at how far you can stretch. Do this every day for go results.

[@danielorhallsson2999]

I have this same problem. And i often feel like I am the only one. I am now 39 years old, but this video inspires me to improve myself. Thank you :) And thank you for doing this, it gives me hope.

[@jasonshih3633]

And I thought I was tight. this guy truly is amazing. No exuses. I couldn't hold the L sit no matter what, but it was evident that the weak link was neither my core nor my hip flexor so I got to stretching, instantly, i now seem to be only a week away from unlocking the L sit.

[@ashleycamacho98]

Having everything done at home bc of covid (wfh and online school) stretching at least 30 mins to an hour can really awaken those muscles and it just feels good in general

[@adriangpuiu]

try to push off the left leg , head slightly rotated to the right while looking at the left and that will unlock you jaw slightly as it has same connection with visual, respiratory and motoric neuro junction , you have in your face more than 40% of motoric overdrive... allowing to mimic pain and what knot , its the fear of pain basically ... unloading the neck flexors and your lower back , allowing you to over extend .. good luck geting healthy ... look more up left when waking , not letting go of that left ZOA.. that's why youre tight and wearing glasses ....

[@jameshutchins7042]

This has become my fave channel. It gerts me off my ass to do challenges.

[@kilgoretrout5127]

Can you guys do a challenge for learning an instrument? Something accessible like guitar

[@chriscasey2353]

You should check out Mike Boyd's channel for that. Learns everything from cold water immersion to throwing cards into apples m.kzbin.info

[@GoalGuys]

Something we're looking into... possibly a late spring/early summer video

[@foxleyshop2174]

Incredible job! Congratulations!

[@quzzze]

left is me right after getting out of bed, right is me after stretching for about 3-5 minutes, and after about a week doing one stretching session a day for 5-10 min brings me to touching the ground with my whole palm.

[@jimimaze]

Loved this video, thanks

[@hypnotechno]

The question sir, is what is the point? apart from being able to touch your toes has this had a dramatic effect on your wellbeing? For example you now are less likely to suffer injuries etc? And will and how will be keep up with these sretches?

[@koothodilabhijithaugustine]

Finally a win... And I love your challenges more than your brother's, you are more connected to me!

[@haythamhmiedat253]

I recommend while working on your hamstrings to also work on hip flexers and thoracic spine, you also need to work on the glutes strength and the quader lumpurium muscles. It's never just hamstrings. Good luck

[@DavidJohnson-dc8lu]

You can get there sooner if you do Taebo Advanced (Billy Blanks in a red tight outfit and yellow gloves) and Ali Macgraw Yoga video. Both you can find on YT. I have no gains from these videos, it is just what worked for me. Billy gives you dynamic flexiability which makes your hamstrings strong and supple, and the Yoga gives balance and stretches your legs out. You will also touch yours toes in proper form, with a straight back (not dangerously arched) as you feel fitter.

[@iirovaltonen4258]

I started strecthing every once in a while in the sauna and a year I went from the middle of the shin to over my toes. The secret is consistently doing a little rather than "bulking".

[@thirstmuch9378]

I wasn't ever able to reach my toes, thought that I could never do it, but then my histology professor just randomly started talking about 1 effective stretch to help with this, long story short, get to a wall, lay on your back, legs up the wall and just dorsiflex the ankles for as long as you can, do this for 30 minutes, I was actually able to reach my toes the next day after stretching just surprising myself, I can now reach the ground, I don't even stretch that often.

[@JamesBoss]

Ive been able to do most stretches easily but always had trouble with my hamstrings, this video really gave me hope, thanks.

[@minolta7i]

You should have found someone out in this world who would have mentioned the term "reciprocal inhibition". It is the REACTION when a giving muscle group is CONTRACTED ISOMETRICALLY and it's opposing muscle will then relax (and allow for greater length, i.e. allow you to stretch farther). THE perfect exercise for this is the seated leg extension. I call the way I perform this with the acronym USLE (ultra slow leg extensions). It involves the 1-2 second concentric movement, then hold a 20 second isometric contraction (when the legs are fully extended), then the return motion (eccentric movement) back to the starting position(which should take about 40 seconds). You should do 7-10 reps total at 1 minute per rep...very, very slow with a minimal weight amount(say around 20-30 pounds). This is more of a DAILY THERAPY...you are not trying to build muscles on your quads...but rather create that RECIPROCAL INHIBITION RESPONSE in your hamstrings...and it works....I did this type of specific exercise 2-3X a day and found that(over 1-2 months) I could get up in the morning and immediately put my palms on the floor with my legs straight....something I hadn't been able to do for years and years (I was around 40 when I discovered this). Also...another great exercise somewhat along this line is to do hill repeats BACKWARDS.

[@DC-wp6oj]

This guys good. If he can do it, you know anyone can. Keep it real son. Real real.

[@moriyah4630]

Don't forget about reciprocal inhibition; contract the quads to relax the hamstrings

[@corrinebruning7953]

Do you do multiple goals at once?

[@moriyah4630]

Very interesting that fascia is mentioned. I'm currently reading a book titled 'Quench' and just by adding a pinch of sea salt to my lemon water and daily green veggie drink, my flexibility has increased. All these years, just wanting to be able to fully be in Paschimottanasana and always believed it was my hamstrings, then believing it was my psoas when it seems, it's my fascia. Though I drink a lot of water it's possible that my cells were not absorbing all that it could. Just adding a pinch of sea salt has made a difference.

[@user-tg7kv9df4c]

I just want to say thank you for being so awesome your channel inspires me to do better and try to grow. keep up the awesome videos.

[@astoria791]

The key to loosening hamstrings begins in the lower back. You will almost always have tight hamstrings if the lower back is tight. Make an effort to limber the lower back as well and the hamstrings will follow.

[@odinblessed]

Sir, u have made progress...i appreciate your effort. But I would like to share one secret . If you just do the exercise (surya namaskar) regularly just for 1 month you would have been able to stretch 3 times more that what you are able to do. While doing one should not strain much. slowly doing it just continuously for 5 days you will notice the difference. The steps in surya Namaskar has been designed in such a way the automatically your body starts stretching. All the best.. :)

[@ChristofferLampa]

you should NEVER do static stretching before strength training. do dynamic stretching.

[@alexandrebeaudry8377]

Better do it then being tense like he was. They always say it (sometimes back with study) but I believe they have a blind spot in the methodology. You can get strenght through streching and since so many have tense muscle the risk of injury or weakness is so low compare to the pressure that always there. So my advice is do them but be smart and wise.

[@zARTSzPictures]

@@alexandrebeaudry8377 thank you for this comment. most studies saying stretching before strength training are so shit

[@alexandrebeaudry8377]

@@zARTSzPictures The body is capable of amazing thing and many of those thing look impossible. They ask us to believe weight training is bad for growth, running is bad for the knee..... and blablabla... Mostly when I hear those thing i hear people making excuse to be lazy.

[@Nini_369]

I agree 100%, unless you have tense muscles before training some static stretches after warming up isn't bad

[@ChristofferLampa]

@@alexandrebeaudry8377 no. I specifically said DONT do static stretching BEFORE strenght training. Meaning just before. I did not say "never do static stretching". If you have poor mobility or ROM you are anyhow not going to fix that with static stretching 5 minutes before training. If you have poor mobility fix that. If you are tense use pressure like ART technique or dynamic stretching. Dynamic strerching will release tension way better than static, especially just before lifting heavy.

[@languagelearningdabbler]

Great video!

[@nickbailey202]

Naive question- what has been the benefit in this additional flexibility?

[@CarolynRunning]

Very nice work with the audio equipment at the studio! :)

[@GoalGuys]

Carolyn Leslie hahaha thank you!!