Post Run Stretch for Tight Hamstrings

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Looking to enhance your post-run recovery and reduce the risk of injuries? Join me in this follow-along video as we focus on easing tight hamstrings through a series of effective stretches.
After a rigorous run, our hamstrings can become tight and tense, hindering our overall performance and leaving us vulnerable to potential injuries. That's why I've designed this specialised stretching routine to specifically target and alleviate hamstring tightness.
I will guide you through a variety of dynamic stretches, carefully curated to promote flexibility, relieve muscle tension, and aid in your body's recovery process. By incorporating these stretches into your post-run routine, you'll not only experience improved muscle flexibility and balance but also have better overall performance.
Take a proactive step towards safeguarding your body from strain and injuries. Whether you're a seasoned marathoner or a casual jogger, this post-run stretch session is suitable for runners of all levels. Commit to your well-being and make stretching a vital part of your running routine!
🔥 Remember, proper recovery is essential for reaching your running goals. Hit that "Play" button now and let's stretch those tight hamstrings together! 🔥
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[@dr.thebruhman4726]

My legs felt so much better after this! Thank you so much!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Glad you enjoyed this stretch with me, so happy to help you recover properly after your run 😀 👍 thanks for commenting 🙏

[@Dan-lightside]

So much more than a stretching video, Im so happy I have come across your channel Ash.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you so much Dan 👍🏻 so glad you found my channel too, your support has been amazing 😊

[@DeeGill.5]

I feel so light, what a wonderful feeling, thanks Ash!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

I appreciate that Dee, thank you so much 🙏😊

[@user-om5zo7ei5i]

Did 2 of your stretch routines back to back. I felt so much better. Thank you 😊

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're so welcome Mary. That’s so great to hear you double stretched and it helped you feel much better 😊

[@shereewood]

Thanks for making my hamstrings feel so much more supple after just one workout! ❤

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Hey Sheree! You're so welcome, thank you too for stretching with me and commenting🙏😊

Thank you for a direct, simplistic, and easy-to-follow stretch routine. My hamstrings and I thank you!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're so welcome, I’m glad you enjoyed this stretch with me😊 thanks for commenting your kind feedback🙏

[@ianbarber2118]

Lovely session

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Great to see you stretching with me again Ian, thanks for commenting 😊👍🏻

[@Outback10]

Lovely session. I had a bit of a limp yesterday morning (tender IT band) the new hip opener/ glute session worked a treat. Managed to get a nice long run in this morning pain free. Will combine the strength and yoga sessions. From 5k to 21k can't complain. This is all down to proper care and conditioning from Ash. He knows his stuff we are lucky to have him! 👊

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you so much for your kind words and feedback! It's fantastic to see how proper care and conditioning can make a significant difference in your running journey. I'm grateful to be a part of your progress mate, from 5k to 21k!!! Your dedication and commitment to combining strength and yoga sessions truly paying off. Happy running, and let's continue this incredible journey together! 👊🧘‍♂️🏃

[@storylearning]

Thx for the vid

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

No problem 😊 happy to help you stretch, thanks for commenting 🙌🏻

[@rebeccawillmott238]

Great session! Feeling a lot more relaxed and stretched

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Perfect! Thanks for letting me know Rebecca 🙏 Glad it helped you stretch 😀

[@mauricefrank5382]

Really needed this after my run 🙌🏾

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

So glad you enjoyed this stretch with me Maurice 😊 thanks for commenting 🙌🏻

[@user-xl2md3gu9g]

Thanks Ash, just did some hill sprints so needed this! You are my go to after runs 😊

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

I appreciate that Helen, thank you so much 🙏😊

[@sophievincett4021]

Ash I'm doing your videos like 3 times a week at the moment whilst soing marathon training. So trying to comment more to say thanks! Love your videos, you have a lovely presence and I prefer your videos to any others on KZbin.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Oh wow, thank you so much Sophie 🙏 that is so nice to read, it gives me a little boost to read that I’m helping during your marathon training, good luck with that and well done for taking on the challenge 🙌🏻 have a great weekend 😊

[@Dan-lightside]

Thanks Ash, really enjoyed this one again. my legs feel great.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

So glad I can help you Dan and you keep coming back to my videos 👍🏻😊

[@raymonddimas6098]

Great dynamic stretch routine! Simple and easy to follow, and very effective and calming. As I can tend to be aggressive even with my stretching, I appreciate the regular reminders to "be kind to your body". I've subscribed and look forward to your other post-run videos.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're welcome Raymond! 🌟 I'm so glad you found the dynamic stretch routine helpful and calming. The reminder to "be kind to your body" is crucial, and I'm pleased it resonated with you. Welcome to my KZbin community! I'm excited to share more post-run videos to enhance your stretching routine. Keep being kind to your body and happy stretching! 🏃‍♂️

[@virginiahenry8092]

Use this one often. Thanks again!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Glad you like this one Virginia 😊 it’s great to see you in the comments as always 👋

[@aoifetarmey1449]

Thank you for the videos! Much appreciated 🏃‍♀️

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're so welcome, I’m glad I could help you have a good stretch😊 thanks for commenting to let me know🙏

[@ScottHellam]

Excellent streching video, this is exactly what I am looking for! Thank you.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Brilliant, thanks Scott. I’m glad you enjoyed this stretch mate and it’s exactly what you are looking for, lots more on my channel 😊

[@jenniferjenkins4564]

Thank you!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're welcome Jennifer 😀 thank you for commenting 🙏 I post 2 videos a week similar to this, stay tuned/subscribed to my channel to get all this upcoming content 👍

[@czcina]

Can't wait mate

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thanks mate 🙂

[@nigelphillip2715]

Thanks so much....from Trinidad....this really helped!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you for stretching with me and commenting Nigel🙏 greetings to Trinidad from England 😊

[@charlottedatri]

Thank you for making these videos!! My running buddy and I are all about runny hunny now. The best!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Aww that’s amazing!! Thank you too Charlotte, so glad you enjoy my videos and helping your joints be more like runny hunny 😊🙌🏻

[@Poodlerunner]

Thank you, Ash! After experiencing an injury after running a half, I am finally starting to recover and your videos are super helpful! I wish I had found you last December! You are right! Runners must stretch and not neglect recovery! Thank you a million times for sharing your gift of running recovery and your sense of humor with the running world! You are the best!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you so much for your positive kind words Chantel 🙏 as a runner that has experienced running injuries and a running coach that works with clients daily I understand how working on your body is so beneficial and the fact I am a yoga teacher gives me the ability to tailor everything specifically for us runners to help us 😊 I appreciate all your support in the comments 🙌🏻

[@karianderson4712]

Thanks for the video! Did a hike and a run this morning and doing these stretches after is a great way to finish!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Fantastic, glad my stretches are part of your routine Kari 😊 thanks for commenting to let me know 🙏

[@cloo674]

Much needed after painful hamstring following a 5k.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You’re very welcome, I’m glad I could help you stretch and hopefully your hamstring is not too painful 😊 thanks for commenting 🙏

[@shannonalfred826]

Definitely helpful

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Glad you enjoyed it Shannon 😊 thanks for commenting 🙏

[@cookiemonster709]

Thanks, I really like your reassuring tone

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

I appreciate that, thank you so much 🙏😊

[@hannahregan8259]

Been loving all of your videos! This is the best I’ve felt going into runs and after runs

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Great to hear Hannah, that's really cool how my videos are helping your feel better before and after runs, you've put the work in so well done 🙌😀

[@hockeyeagle0]

Trying to up my base mileage the last month or so. Your videos have become a staple in my recovery routine. Thanks for the video!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Awesome, thanks Nathan! I'm so glad my videos have become part of your routine, definitely good idea to up recovery game as you up your mileage. Do keep me updated with your progress on the mileage 👍

[@chriszimmerman808]

I’m doing this after a run and it feels great. I’ve done several of your other routines as well. Thank you Ash!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Glad you enjoyed this and my others Chris 😊 thanks for commenting 🙏

[@user-mm7xs9je7z]

This definitely eased by very tight hamstring after my run this morning. I need to work on my glutes too especially on the right side. Thanks for the video 😊

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Glad this helped 😊 have you tried this hip and glutes routine? This will help them out… kzbin.info/www/bejne/b2qne5KdgcyLoaMsi=wHaONF6vxOiXDk_L

[@6696311]

Thanks Ash.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thanks to you too, so glad you enjoyed this stretch with me. I appreciate you commenting 😀🙏

[@user-fg6zd7hf3f]

It was super excellent It helped a ton.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Amazing Travis! I appreciate you stretching with me and taking the time to comment! Thank you too!

[@ndifsmurida8838]

This was enjoyable. Thanks Ash!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

It’s so cool to see your comments pop up again so thank you too 🙏😊

[@xc-volcom1210]

Thanks Ash!! I appreciate thks stretch a lot!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Any time! So glad to see you stretching with me so often, thanks to you too 🙏😊

[@robs6520]

Thanks Ash, great video. Really helped to ease some tight calves 👍

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You’re welcome Rob 😊 glad this video helped to ease your tight calves buddy 👍🏻 so much more to come as I regularly posting 2 videos a week to help you have a good stretch! Stay subscribed for upcoming videos 🙌🏻

[@rudolphlewis7458]

Thank u for the hamstrings stretches...i do have issues with my hamstrings...i already feel better

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're so welcome Rudolph, I'm happy to help, thanks for commenting to let me know you already feel better after this 🙏😀

[@user-gv8wf8co6n]

Thanks Ash 😊

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Double session! Well done Nelly, thank you too for commenting as always 🙏😀

[@lesegobrinomoalosi9606]

Nice selfless work Ash. Thanks a million times!

[@virginiahenry8092]

Thanks!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

No problem Virginia, its great to see you using my videos so regularly!

[@kayler28]

Super helpful. Thank you

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you too, I appreciate you taking time to comment 🙏😊

[@user-fg6zd7hf3f]

Super stiff feel a little better now must keep going. Thank you.🤙👊🙏👍

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Absolutely Travis! Keep putting that work in and you will get where you want to get to 🙌🏻👍🏻😊

[@samvalman]

Useful thanks!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Glad you liked it 👍 thank you too for commenting 😊

[@ReaperSab]

Thank you for this amazing video mate!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you too mate, I’m glad you enjoyed this stretch so much 😊 thanks for stretching with me and commenting 🙏

[@NikhilSingh-cj8fp]

Thanks for the video

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You are very welcome Nikhil, I appreciate your comments 🙏😀

[@user-dj5bf4eh4t]

Got back from 6th 5k of the year (Pre-Lads Ski weekend conditioning-DryJan too🙄) with a hammy twinge. This will be my new post run hammy stretch. Thank -you

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Good luck with the pre-lads ski weekend conditioning 😂 Thank you for stretching along and leaving a comment! Glad I could help your hammys.

[@victoriastone785]

Thanks for the video !

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Happy to help you stretch Victoria, well done for not skipping the stretch! Thank you for leaving a comment 😀

[@thezohan2112]

that was awesome. my "run program" has started involving faster pace bursts and i feel so weak and uncoordinated. Really feel like this is helping me from twisting ankles. thanks mate

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

That’s really cool to hear thanks Nikhil 👍🏻 I’m so glad this is helping your ankles, the speedwork does give the body a beating I’ve done one for this type of running session it’s for hills and speedwork! Thanks again for your comment 😊👍🏻

[@sonjavandermerwe9522]

Thank you

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're welcome Sonja, thank you for your comment 🙏😀

[@vickibyrne5075]

Really helpful, thank you!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're welcome Vicki, so glad to help 😊

[@ruthpowerblackmore8075]

Thanks

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you too Ruth, glad you enjoyed this stretch with me 😊🙌🏻

[@lilaltman]

Loved the calf alternating hand stretch

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you Malich! I appreciate your comment to let me know you enjoyed that stretch, it feels good that one! Lots more like this one to come :-)

[@sleepdestroyer27]

Hammy double whammy today. Thanks for helping me stay wiggly 😸 and having moments of gentleness with my body.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Ooh nice work, well done for double caring for your hammies and wiggles 😂😊🙌🏻

[@shereewood]

Thank you for making my hamstrings feel great! Nice video!

[@rodneybasson2706]

Great channel, thank you

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you too Rodney, I’m so glad you enjoy my channel 😊🙌🏻

[@blackmonument]

Thanks for the video mate. Helped a great deal. Who knew about stretching eh 😂

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

😂😂 crazy eh! Glad I could help you mate 👍🏻

[@zivlevinkas3125]

Amazing video helped me very much, id like to know if you have any stretching exercises for back pain? 🎉

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you Ziv 😀 I appreciate your comment to let me know the video helped you, I'm so glad it did! I post 2 videos a week like this one so lots more to come to my growing channel 👍 maybe try this one for your lower back, if your pain is strong I recommend you seeing your local physical professional to get a diagnosis kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z4bTipSBn76Znqs

[@idkjack777]

Thank you!!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're welcome! Glad you liked it! thanks for stretching with me and commenting 🙏🙌🏻

[@peter-paulrutjens4618]

Thanks Ash, I really appreciate the explanation about the stretch at the back of the knee vs the hamstring. This felt way better

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Amazing, so glad you could feel that Peter-Paul! Great to see you stretching with me as always 😊

[@nayarhhhh]

thank u for this !!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you too, glad you enjoyed this stretch with me 😊🙌🏻

[@blanchethomas7089]

Outstanding. So appreciate how you explain where to put each body part. So helpful.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you for the kind words! I'm glad you found the explanations helpful. I appreciate you commenting to let me know :-) lots more content to come!

[@farukshinakt]

Thank you for the video! I just came back from my 22k

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You’re very welcome as always Katerina, I’m glad I could help you stretch after your 22k run, well done on that 🙌🏻 😊 thanks for commenting 🙏

[@yolandabecker88]

I love your videos so much. Going to try this one tomorrow. The regular of “supple” is the only thing I don’t like 😬

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you so much for stretching with me and commenting 🙏 I suppose another word to use could be to make the body more ‘adaptable’ 😊

[@robs6520]

Cheers Ash 👍

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Cheers Rob 👍 It's good to have you as part of my KZbin community. I post 2 videos a week so lots more content coming your way weekly 🙏

[@charliebriggs1885]

Great video Ash, been getting into running but not been doing the proper post-run stretches so definitely been feeling the repercussions on the following runs. Feeling better already!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Good stuff, that’s great to hear Charlie! Well done for getting into post run recovery 🙌🏻😊

[@user-im6hp2zs9t]

The only stretching videos I will do!!!! Please make a running/meditation/brain work video!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you so much for your kind feedback 😊 I am looking to add more types of videos in 2024 so look out for lots more variety. The ones that are popular with the community I will continue to do more of 👍🏻

[@johnb.7812]

Good stretch. Thanks for putting this together.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You are very welcome John, thanks for your comment 🙏 there’s lots more to come to help you stretch as I post 2 videos a week 😊👍🏻

[@yolandabecker88]

You are my favorite! I just let a bunch of my running friends know about your videos. Where are you from? I can’t quite pin the accent

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you so much Yolanda I really appreciate you sharing my videos 🙏 I’m from Hull in England 😊

[@Poodlerunner]

Thank you for the stretches! I learn something new every video!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

As always you're so welcome, thank you for commenting again 🙏 I'm glad my videos are useful for you 😀

[@marzieafsa6272]

This feels so good ❤ thnk you ash

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You’re very welcome as always 😊 thank you so much for your comments ❤️

[@simplegroup3503]

Great vid cheers

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Hey! Its great to see you coming back and stretching with me again, thank you for that and leaving a comment! 😀

[@simplegroup3503]

Im always here but sometimes I switch to personal account craig gillett. See you in the New Year. 😃@@RunBetterwithAsh

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Sorry for delay in replying Craig, didnt realise this was you too. Its not easy to see replies on a comment on my KZbin dashboard. Hope you're good!

[@ariwofsy3971]

Thanks for the video helped me a lot with my tightness

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

No problem, you're welcome! I'm so glad I can help you ease some of the tightness, keep at it and you'll notice a big difference with consistent practice. Thanks for connecting and letting me know. I post 2 videos a week so lots more content to come like this!

[@komid4]

Thanks for another great video. Do you have one for really stiff guys?

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thank you too for your feedback. I will look to do some more for people that are a little bit stiffer as a few of my clients are quite stiff too 👍🏻

[@robertwhite2209]

This has helped my super tight left hamstring, I need to keep doing it. Would you recommend a roller to try and iron it out too?

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Yes, absolutely. I would go easy on it though Rob. I’ve got a foam roller video coming up. You don’t want to tenderise the muscles with a foam roller, iron out is a nice way to think (gently) 😊👍🏻

[@ethanburgess5115]

Excellent video, once again. Do you have any good suggestion for really tight calves? Those always seem to be my problem area after a long run.

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Thanks again Ethan, I appreciate your comments 🙏 I am going to do a calf stretch one yes, I may just do it as a short 5 minute add-on type of session to really focus on them 😀👍

[@ethanburgess5115]

@@RunBetterwithAsh that sounds wonderful, thank you!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

@@ethanburgess5115 recorded it today, it'll be up in a couple of weeks!

[@ethanburgess5115]

@@RunBetterwithAsh I am so excited! Thanks a bunch!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

@@ethanburgess5115 no probs!

[@marianneengel8428]

❤

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

😀❤

[@bhagathkumar5367]

Thank you! Loved it. Can you please do a whole body post run stretch vid? That covers everything Hipflexors, Hamstrings, glutes..etc

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

No worries Bhagath, thanks again for commenting 🙏 I've got a deeper stretch coming out next week of 25 minutes and that covers a lot of the body and then another one towards the end of October 👍 I do plan to start an online platform with really long in-depth videos as these take a lot more work planning and delivering 😀

[@user-dp4zh7tj4e]

Thank you!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

Good morning Valentina, its great to see you pop up in my comments again! So happy to help you stretch, have a good day 😀

[@kathrinwitt9673]

Thanks for the video!

[@RunBetterwithAsh]

You're welcome Kathrin! Thank you for letting me know it was valuable to you. It's so nice to have you part of my KZbin community 🙏😀