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This video shares a breakdown of the hamstring stretch and stretching and how to get better progress. Stretching hamstrings when you're a beginner or tight can be challenging but with consistency and patience, your hamstring flexibility will improve.
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See you in the next video!

[@sulezraz]

1:09 Mistake 1: Need to anteriorly tilt hips to stretch hamstrings. If you only use the hip hinge to stretch your hamstrings you will reach a point in which you literally cannot go any further and then the rest will have to be completed by the lower back. 2:08 Restriction: Do some calf stretching and Sciatic nerve flushing. 3:19 Need to stretch with enough intensity. Hamstrings are big muscles and respond to high intensity stretching, e.g. Romanian Deadlift. Exercise 4:46 Standing Single Leg Good Morning - stretch through hip hinge and neutral spine. 5:35 Wall Hamstring Rock (8-12 reps per side, pause on last rep) - think about contracting the quads and pulling the leg back into the socket to relax the hamstrings.

[@TheFrkAndersen]

I need beginner exercises for the beginner exercises...

[@benmccarthy2796]

Hahaha

[@santiagoferrari1973]

Elephant walk

[@timmydotlife]

Me2 😂

[@LucasPereira-px9ln]

😂😂

[@Chemically_boosted_Camille]

This is a real thing haha. Google exactly that! Beginner for beginner hamstring stretches

[@JDzAlive]

I have watched numerous videos on this subject and this is by far the best. Very much appreciate it. Thanks! Just humbly, thanks!

[@tonycrispin]

I've always just touched my toes, the two you showed at the end are so much better! Thanks for this video!

[@cucinagalatea7674]

I love the way you’re so clear and easy to understand when you explain the exercises ✌️

[@mattc4266]

Amazing video as always Tom !

[@matt009817]

Best form on a deficit Romanian deadlift I've ever seen

[@harrisonflower1496]

Thank you! Been following you for a couple of weeks, and doing the flexibility routines. This is definitly something I need to work some more on, great video higlighting beginner mistakes

[@like4bosswilliams507]

Great vid bro

[@darrenplatt3924]

Awesome video Tom

[@rizzybone964]

This has nothing to do with the video, but i really appreciate you and the videos you make! truly from the bottom of my heart i do. from flexibility to balancing/strengthening a weaker side of my body you've changed my life! Thank you for taking out the time of your day to do these videos and spreading your knowledge.

[@JJMalvarez]

Thank you! Very simple and useful. I will definitely give them a try.

[@andrewbuddha3739]

Love the last exercise, very effective, thank you)

[@annaricz2269]

That's a really useful video. Thank you so much. 😊

[@bananafanofunocarrie8135]

Hi Tom, tried the single leg good morning, love it! Thank you!

[@caligastiainfernus3877]

Thanks for the tips!

[@Jake261]

Thanks, these are really good.

[@WorkoutUnionPT]

Great information Tom. Indeed sciatic and calf can impact a lot your hamstrings flexibility. As well, the plantar fascia (related to the calf as well) can limit that same ROM of the Hamstrings. A simple thing like using a lacross ball to release it will improve tremendously the ROM of the hamstrings!

[@cupcake150911]

Had to subscribe..informative video and can't wait to check the others.

[@antonioperez7528]

Morning Tom. My favourite on your follow along vid. Is holding ankles in squat position & then extend legs. Touching stomach to thighs. Adding new exercises. Thank you Bro & have a good day. 👍🏾💙🤘🏾🌟🌟🔥🔥

[@Typix16]

I´m doing your hamstring follow along once or twice a week and after two weeks I already could feel massive progression. Gonna try these exercises from now on, so thank you very much for the great tips! Have a good one!

[@warlockofwordsreturnsrb4358]

Just used this to try out the first few stretches, very useful, I could feel the lower back in isolation more. Less rounding.

[@davesurya1356]

One of the best!

[@cormacorourke8200]

great! thanks so much

[@JKCrane]

Good stretching exercises for the hamstrings helps my lower back, the book on the wall was biggest help I’ll add to my routine Thx!

[@sixthfloormemories1566]

Movember support, good job! Otherwise, great additions to what I already try to do working up to pancake.

[@momin156]

OMG I just tried the wall hamstring rock and it felt amazing!! It was hitting that hamstring/calf connection as well as my calves like no other! I can almost place my whole palm on the floor(more then 1/3 of my hand is complete flat only the last bit close to the wrist), I think this is the missing link for me! thanks

[@nlevy4163]

Thank you ✨️

[@user-sx6cf4nt6i]

big fan, honestly stumbled on your channel after watching saturno for a month and found out loads of content much better explained, like the pace of your videos as well, thats what i was looking for, great beginners routine for the pull ups and push ups, id say my fav. one question though, i was doing romanian dead lift and felt some pressure in my lower back, so if u r looking for tutorial ideas, the one on a deadlift would be nice, should we anterior tilt since u say we do anterior in stretching the hamstrings? cheers

[@food4lifecycle4life]

Very very useful . All of them good for hamstring

[@marie-tc1re]

I just love the 'Do It Right' episodes 👏 Kudos to you 🤸‍♀️😊

[@TheHuancs]

Please do an Upward Dog | Do it right! video

[@fivestarjewellersmasjidind5599]

You are just a warrior i am mythical glory

[@cocoletraceur2647]

Jefferson curl helps a lot also !

[@mikba429]

Great video Tom!! How many sets and reps or what os the recomended weekly total volume for these 2 stretches?

[@lil-g4879]

That thing with the calves against the wall is genius!

[@Boyann77]

Can you do a stability routine video ? If you do any

[@innominekurtis2]

5:52 jon snow: [ heavy breathing ]

[@ritabanbhattacharya9038]

🤣🤣

[@omaraa826]

The last exercise is actually a great technique because of the bent knees and you can simply sink deep into the strecth... Thank you

[@micheleg.2244]

Never been able to strech down, and this had always affected my training and performance in athletic. I've never had a clue about how to fix it and only now I realise that it can be for my wrong hip posture, and for the ankles too. Also if I walk long I have low back pain and still I bet it is due to my hip which is in the wrong position... Now I try these exercises.... thank you very much indeed....

[@AdityaVerma-br3im]

Hi Tom, Thanks for making such insightful and coherent videos. They have inspired me greatly to pursue greater flexibility as a healthy way of living. It would be great if you could advise me on an issue. I believe this could be a concern for many other people, which is why I decided to ask in public. At age twelve, I suffered from an ACL injury on my left leg. It seems that I have not completely recovered from that, since whenever I try to go deep into a hamstring stretch, my left leg jerks in an obnoxious way and it feels like I might break it. Would you still recommend me to go deep till that stops happening, or should I take a different approach? Thank!

[@JoseVargas-yd8kn]

Hi tommm!!! 18 M of views ,great for you..

[@James-hz2nj]

Great video. What is your opinion of the elephant walk?

[@anveshbadamikar125]

I too feel some sciatic pain, but that’s greatly improved from doing the nerve flossing shown in the video. I could reach only up to my shins earlier, now I can go down to my toes for a pike. However, I’ve been having trouble going deeper than that. I need to grab my ankles and pull further down, I can’t seem to generate strength to touch my palms to the floor without that pull. Do I need to build my core strength to get a deeper pike stretch?

[@neilporceso2612]

Tom, when you started stretching/mobility have you checked your height if it had increased? Im Planning to engage with stretching to increase my height 😀.

[@baker1357]

Hi Tom. I row and struggle to compress which involves knees to chest, neutral spine but shoulders ahead of hips so anterior hip tilt with a hinge. the big muscles lower back , backside stop this from flowing. any suggested workouts for this sort of mobility?

[@joannayeung3705]

I cycle 3 times a week, my hamstrings need alot of stretching. Thank you ❤

[@ChirayuThakurdesai]

How to know if one has mobility restriction which is keeping him/her from touching toes and not the hamstrings?

[@renatohalycsik6578]

Did your running improved a lot during your flexibility/mobility journey?

[@rossclarke6383]

Hi Tom, great video and info here. At the moment I am very tight and struggling to even touch my toes - so i'm at the single leg good morning stage (bending to around 40-50 degrees). At 4:10 of the video you suggested tight individuals will benefit from training with intensity - By this do you mean it will be beneficial to train with weight? - such as the Romanian dead lift? If so how can I perform this properly? Would I bend over straight back to my max range of motion? - very loaded question here!

[@SevySp]

Hello! In the one-leg good morning, is it important that the rear leg is flexed? I do it with both legs straight and it works for me, but I wonder if I'm missing our on something. Thank you and as usual excellent vids : )

[@CirillaRiannon]

Im trying to achieve touch my toes and I can't understand what is limiting me most, after a year of exercising Im still really stiff. How to know what is the biggest limitations? (hips, nerve, or hamstring itself, back)

[@cab711]

I find the good morning stretch to be great for ham string flexibility, I like holding the position and bouncing my knee backwards and forwards rather than raising and lowering the body feels really good.Edit post note: don't forget to breath!

[@williamzhang4630]

great

[@naveenpoojary4777]

Superrrrrrr

[@nameisamine]

6:36 I’m definitely gonna start incorporating this stretch!

[@jacobstokholm112]

I love to kettlebell stretch where your feet are elevated. It makes good progress. Good work on your vids!

[@PaulDickson7]

Stretch advice was great and informative but would be better as a live video where we can follow along

[@monkinthegym]

hey bro, where do you get your music?

[@rezz2824]

Mad informatio

[@chris-mariestroebel2861]

How often frequently can hamstring stretches be done in the mission towards a successful front splint?

[@RefugeeKLicious]

“Our knee-jerk reaction” seriously? Puns? Lol

[@andrewdudley3408]

I seem to be stuck at a plateau on my forward folds. My face is at my knee, and seem to be struggling to find a progression that can continue to give me length in my spine/lower back to get past my knees

[@vexedev]

My lower back just can't arch like yours when you reach your toes, I can touch the ground with my hands fine but I feel like my back is very stiff, I can barely do any back bridges I think because of it. Do you have any tips/videos for that kind of mobility?

[@swirlyful]

the flatter your back is the more it stretches your hamstrings, so maybe try just leaning over with a flat back as far as you can

[@AnArtisticToad]

Lock knees on standing hamstring stretch, straight but unlocked, or bent? Thanks

[@dhrider684]

Is it better to make short streches so 5 sec or long like 30sec ?

[@Thekidisalright]

I tried the single leg good morning and feel the stretch both from my back and hamstring, am I supposed to feel the stretch on my back too or just the hamstring? Thank you.

[@widgeni]

what is your thought about Nordics?

[@QronoZ713]

Could you do a video on strength training with hyper mobility? It's a common issue, especially for women. Thank you!

[@willholliday3537]

Ehlers danlos patient here, this comment is underrated.

[@madeleinegillett5892]

Low weight but high reps normally keeping very strict movement. I have EDS and keeping the weight down means I can watch what I'm doing closely and the high number of reps means you're still getting a good workout. Also low impact cardio like cycling is brilliant for building muscle around the hips and knees which helps support the joints alongside the ligaments and tendons

[@liftingkoen7510]

I used to have too much mobility thats why I stopped stretching but now I think I don't have enough

[@SergioGarcia-cn2kd]

Great video Tom, have you seen the new Gamechangers documentary looking at plant based diets for athletes? Its definitely one worth checking out.

[@skillcape99]

Tom i have hamstrings probs, i have str to do a proper L sit but i dont have the right posture and flexebility. I saw a vid of a fisiterapeut saying that we shouldnt do this but instead correct our pelvic posture and get our core stronger and the hamstrings will losen up. What do you think?

[@Muzzie441]

I have really stubborn hamstrings, but my knees also do something weird. Like the backside, but on the inner side, it’s like something slips or clicks and it’s causing me to be unable to stretch out completely. What is that?

[@jadejaguar69]

Im kinda digging the baby stache

[@user-ds6jy7fu3l]

I have a question, are these possible to practice before exercising as a joins warming or these can be done in another moment just to relax your hammies?

[@AntonRacing]

hello , i figured out that the hamstrings are the main reason why i can not do the split. doing kickboxing for 15 years and people are just saying that not everyone can do the split, now i believe it can be done . of course i could have went to a doctor and so on .. but i did not and it is a hobby with ups and downs beside a regular life.. but anyway , im in a up now and i see progress where there has been none for a long time ':)

[@saiymaharoon4297]

I got pain in my left leg while doing the last of the stretches. What can be the reason?

[@thelmasbar]

My hamstrings are tight & always have been. Can this actually change??

[@Prosperity-hk8ub]

Question: If I'm already having hamstring pain, should i do the stretch or just rest ? Thanks ! (amateure runner)

[@ChiefMakes]

“Common mistake is not enough intensity” I feel like ima bout to break them I think I need to lower it

[@norohruska]

Jefferson curls is the best exercise for me 👍

[@grunow]

what you don't strengthen you can stretch

[@michaelhansen2309]

I've had a tight, strained feeling along my leg under the thigh, knee and upper calf for months now, especially when stretched or leaning on the leg. Is that the hamstring being tight or something? :/

[@reinjetzt]

maybe the sciatic nerve he mentions at 2:27 ?

[@lukehobbs3177]

That’s what I would think

[@HuzaifaKh4n]

I have the same problem do you fixed it bro? Help me too if have

[@snatcherous3313]

Should my knees be fully locked

[@aurelienyonrac]

Fantastic channel. Hello sir, are there any scientific research done on stretching (like it is done on strength and hypertrophy)? Thank you so much. Long live the moustache!

[@dylanmurray9828]

Aurélien Carnoy It has been heavily researched and most debunks the need for stretching to improve flexibility. Poor evidence that it helps prevent injury Poor evidence it improves flexibility Good evidence that it improves range of motion - but flexibility and range of motion are different. If you want flexible hamstrings try this. m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2m4eK2OqLRgrKM

[@rnonthenicschannel4820]

Hello Brother😁

[@liammccara3950]

Great fucking video, trying to get more flexibility for climbing and noticed immediate results

[@outhouse.wholesaler]

I can already feel the pinch in my hamstrings just by watching this, let alone trying it 😟

[@AlejandroPerez-mg3fc]

When I stretch my hamstrings with my knees straight, it's my sciatic nerve the one that starts to hurt before I can put any substantial pressure on my hamstring. Could you do a video on how to solve it?

[@alinalin0]

Try stretching one leg a time, it helped me big time!

[@iuriipiudunen5980]

Yeah, I also feel horrible pain while stretching, actually I don't feel stretching in muscles, but only pain on the back of the knee, that's the problem, it doesn't allow me to go further at all

[@AlejandroPerez-mg3fc]

@@iuriipiudunen5980 Try this. Put one feet on a platform so your knee bends 90 degrees. Then, with your hips, bring your chest to that knee. Stabilize yourself and then start straightening your knee by "pulling" backwards little by little, without losing the chest to knee position. It works for me

[@iuriipiudunen5980]

Thanks, I already tryed it, but no results, left side works well, right side has some problems, I start to feel tension in my groin while this stretching and sometimes on the lateral side of the hip, near the trochanter major. Maybe it's tight or weak piriformis problem, I don't know

[@BodyweightWarrior]

Do the nerve floss and also the stretch shown here, it’s has a nerve flossing element to it

[@aaronmaxim]

Your like me...we both really really don't look good with a stache, lol. Love the charity we do one similar with our hockey team. Keep it creepy

[@bartycrouchjr.8831]

My hamstring muscle is so tight i cant even squat sit or touch toes (not even close), or 90 degree my legs when i lay ground. And im so afraid to tear my hamstring. Thats because i work on it very slowly. Do you have any quide for people who has situation like me?

[@bartycrouchjr.8831]

sorry i write this before watching video :) all the answers are in this video lol . But im welcomed all advice.

[@tc9634]

0:43 Tom in compression shorts 🤩

[@chickensandwich1589]

😐

[@FJMF92]

The Thirst™.

[@ahmetkilic1541]

Tim Collins HAAAAAA GAAAAAY

[@rafis213]

how do you know you are doing the neutral spine correctly?

[@davesurya1356]

You feel tightness (tension) on your hamstrings when try to extend your back but with neutral (straight) as possible. If you feel the pressure is too much on your lower back, that's not neutral (arching).

[@jameskyle1118]

Neutral being no lower back rounding

[@C1r327]

Anyone know what kind of shoes are those and if they're flat soled?

[@BodyweightWarrior]

C1r3 vivobarefoot primus knit

[@cryptogymbro]

Stretching hamstrings fucked up my knee, couldn't play basketball & couldn't dunk, squat heavy, only loaded essentrics, fuck static stretching.

[@eldontyrell4361]

Nerve flossing hurts so much

[@coke330ml5]

Hi, i cant hip hinch fully without my lower back rounding and i cant even nerve floss with a straight leg, how long do hamstring stretches take to see any results

[@benmccarthy2796]

Join the club bro :(

[@coke330ml5]

@@benmccarthy2796 I feel like I'm made of steel beams lol

[@123beserk]

@@coke330ml5 did you ever figure this out

[@DontBeMad911]

I'm not going to do this

[@mrfragman3756]

4:18

[@JTD472]

At 3:46 his quad looks Sci fi. I want sci Fi calves

[@triforce_xiii]

5:52 - i'm a Lannister, we do not bend the knee!