STOP Stretching Your Hamstrings - Do These 5 Moves Instead

[@maryhamric]

I love how she talks to me like I'm not an idiot.

[@tomh5753]

I feel like I'm an idiot. She is using S.A.T words that is blowing my mind.🤤

[@tantiwahopak101]

@@tomh5753 why are you salivating

[@cdahl]

Mary Hamric she’s a great communicator. No frills or unnecessarily repetition.

[@tomh5753]

@@tantiwahopak101 I was just joking as if I was back in high school more confused each day. But she is great.

[@maryhamric]

@@cdahl Agree. I get so sick of videos that drone on endlessly before they get to the point. She doesn't do that. 👍

[@carlywilson6290]

Finding you has been one of the few perks of quarantine!

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Glad the videos have helped! And hopefully helped keep you sane hehe

[@lizzobeach5179]

Carly Wilson - Ditto! I’m primarily a swimmer and have been REALLY struggling with having to be only land based.

[@Sbannmarie]

My thought exactly Carly!

[@wubert]

YES!!! 100%!!!

[@LaiaBertran]

Thank you for your great amazing videos!

[@DianaBecker1]

Your videos are seriously changing my life right now. I'm finally starting to see the light at the end of this dark sciatica tunnel.

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

I'm so glad they're helping Diana!! Here if you have any questions!

[@tomh5753]

Send these videos to All the DoD Arm Services. In my 7 years of service I was instructed & as an NCO taught these improper stretches. Never too late to learn. Thanks so much.

[@Raguleader]

The lack of dedicated fitness training, in the sense of "How" rather than just "What", is a big problem in the military. Very few experts, but many amateurs training other amateurs and hopefully giving each other good advice.

[@neinazaveri9525]

I’m normally flexible but lately my hamstrings were really tight. The one with ball under the thigh loosened my hamstrings within a minute! Thank you!

[@bleuetamoosejaw]

I keep re-watching this video. I hurt my left leg last august playing softball. Just one game. That is all it took. I am a mountain biker at heart and was in good health by the end of the summer. Before the game, I stretched and warmed up. Yet, at the end of the game the leg started to seize. I could not stretch for months. The achilles was the most sensitive. I decided to put cold packs in the area as often as I could. I did other stretches in the meantime. It is now better. Learning new stuff. I decided to foam roll. Now I learn about reciprocal inhibition. It is also beneficial for my lower back. Very well done video. This is the stuff that should be taught in high school. TY for sharing.

[@hayestoph]

"Overdramatization" - excellent!

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

hehehe thank you!

[@talacocheta9001]

The thing is, sometimes I do look like that. lol

[@cswalker21]

Ha ha, that had me rolling.

[@kirstymacfarlane1620]

Thanks so much for this video. I've got spinal stenosis at l5-s1 and ddd from l3-s1, amongst other things. I was doing well until a bus accident and all the yoga practicing, chiropractor treatments and massage that was making a difference went out the window. It's nearly 3 years and I'm still not fully recovered and it was a minor accident that caused me to jerk forward. I've been building up my yoga practice, I do about 45 mins in bed at night so it's more restorative, not perfect but something is better than nothing. My hammies have always had a tendency to cramp up when I do bridge and now I know why! Thanks again for the advice, I will do the foam/ball rolling, the stretches and exercises to the best of my ability and how much my body will allow my movement and positioning. You have no idea how much I appreciate this and how much its going to make a difference in my daily life. When I get my massage my calfs, quads, glutes and hips are always pretty bloody painful, especially the legs. I reckon doing this video will help relax those muscles, especially the quads and hips. If you have any videos for releasing your lower legs that would be great as well. Sorry to go on but this is the first video that I've seen that addresses hamstring issues and what to do about it!

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Hi Kirsty! So being very conscious to adjust your bridging is key. Here's an article to help you tweak that basic form. Also, here's a great lower leg series. Remember too you want to roll and stretch then right away activate. Because those techniques only really "stick" if you do get the correct muscles working. Bridge Form: redefiningstrength.com/are-you-bridging-wrong/ Foot and Lower Leg Series: redefiningstrength.com/prevent-foot-and-ankle-pain-try-this-series/ Here to help if you need anything!

[@kirstymacfarlane1620]

@@redefiningstrengthOC thanks a million xx

[@joanlynn1702]

I found your channel 3 weeks ago and proceeded to binge watch and subscribe. This video is a godsend! I’ve been trying to ‘loosen up’ my hamstrings for 3 years as they feel so tight and I can’t stretch/forward fold and touch my forehead to my knees anymore. (I’m in my 50s and had no issue doing this until my last spinal injury several years ago) I do know my hips are unbalanced and this has me rethinking my tightness issue. As I’ve been incorporating my hip stretches into my daily workout the twinges in my knees and lower back have gone away. I will be incorporating this moves into my routines going forward. THANK YOU SO MUCH!!!

[@tam6912]

Thank you for the thorough explanations and I also appreciate that you get right to the point with the why’s and how to’s. I’m not a body builder just someone who struggles with low back pain and your instructions are clear, informative and helpful. Never too old to learn and try new things!

[@ymmm-yogamovementmeditatio9507]

For me I found that strengthening my hamstrings really helped. It turned out they were WEAK not tight

[@ConstructiveMinds100]

BS. Weak goes along with tight.

[@ymmm-yogamovementmeditatio9507]

@@ConstructiveMinds100 I don't understand why you say BS?

[@ymmm-yogamovementmeditatio9507]

@@ConstructiveMinds100 Do you mean tight and weak are the same?

[@jenniferlundberg1547]

YES!! I try to tell my clients this all the time. Thank you for the tips on releasing the inhibitors. This will be a good video link to send my clients!

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

So glad it helps Jennifer! And yay! Such a key message to be sharing! :-)

[@jeremyw9204]

Wow such a helpful video. My hamstrings have always seemed to be insanely tight. Just doing these things in the video seemed to have helped put me on a better track already

[@giuseppeturco7377]

I love these kind of approaches to training (scientific and up-to-date), and your way of exposing them (clearly and professionally). Unfortunately, at least in Italy, some trainers still prescribe improper exercises, that are based on old coomon beliefs. And the thing is that nowadays is really easy for a professionist of whatever field to keep updated by means of the various publications and studies. Some people are just not passionate. Fortunately, some other people are like you, thanks!

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

So glad the video helps! I think it is key we always continue to learn and find ways to improve! :-)

[@grantwood165]

Great Common sense info. Cheers Grant from Nerang Queensland Australia who is also a long time (over 35yrs)advanced massage therapist Wellness Coach Bodyflow PT & former PE teacher plus have had many past serious sporting injuries so went on an ongoing mission to find quality plus ways of maintaining quality plus wellness shape that does not compromise the spine muscles tendons and joints.

[@Joanneduff4]

Omg!, My hamstrings wake me up at night. I have been working on stretching them!!!! Thank you for helping me see the error in my ways! FINALLY! You are the first person to make sense of my hamstring issue.

[@mariem9783]

I like that you explain things in detail, alot of vids just give short explanations or none at all..and also that you don't show the generic workout routines that many people post.

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Thank you Marie! So glad the videos help!

[@kaygabriel7064]

This is the smartest explanation!! Nice job. How about addressing quad stretch next??

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Quad stretching is an interesting one as I think many people don't realize what is actually stretching their quads. Only one of the quad muscles actually crosses the hip!

[@huwaidasulaiman433]

@@redefiningstrengthOC hi my dear I need your old videos they helped me alot...please

[@danthibeault40]

Good to see you on mic delivering your knowledge and expertise. Great job!

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Thanks Dan!

[@thomasdiaz5116]

Thank you for helping me reduce the pain from running - especially that first mile!

[@alantay9409]

Love the way you approach an issue! Few can explain in such awesome details in layman terms! Thank you.

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Thank you Alan! I definitely try to break things down as much as possible so that everyone can learn and be empowered to seek out the help they need to get results!

[@mightymeatmonsta]

That is correct. Keeping the back arched does help isolate the hamstrings, but ONLY after you initially warm up with the skiers stretch I told you about below. If you are completely tight, this still won't help you unless you do the initial stretch, which hits the hamstrings DIRECTLY! Yes, you are right. It could be either the hip flexor or over stretching. But this can be remedied by not FORCING the stretch! Don't push past the point of discomfort, you WILL over stretch! This is where TIME comes into play! You must take enough time for the muscles to relax. Stretching for 15 seconds does NOTHING but to over stretch the muscle if you push too hard! What you need to do is go into your stretch and let your BODY WEIGHT and GRAVITY do the rest! If you hold the position, and concentrate on RHYTHMIC BREATHING, which is breathing slowly and DEEPLY, counting to 10, which allows your lungs to completely fill with air, or completely empty of air on the exhale. Concentrating on breathing allows your body to relax due to the rhythm of your breath, which slows and calms your mind and body. After that, your body will automatically relax and gravity and the weight of your upper body, will cause it to sink down NATURALLY when the body is ready, getting a complete, natural, and PAINLESS stretch! And this is also the reason why you should also do a complete set of stretches, which includes the quads, hamstrings, hip flexor, and calves as well because tight calves can cause pain and tightness all the way up the hamstrings. I know, having had sciatica pain, what that feels like, and it isn't fun!

[@dirkvoltaar]

I agree with a lot of the commenters below. I love your channel. Your videos are very thoughtfully put together. I particularly appreciate your clear communication and how you structure the material: 1) you accessibly explain of the body mechanics, 2) you clearly indicate difficulty levels (ie. “this is an advanced exercise”) and 3) you offer variations of or alternatives to each exercise for different abilities. Hope this is useful. Thanks for your hard work.

[@jennifergraber1]

This is real m EXACTLY what I needed. Being a runner, approaching midlife, these are moves I need!

[@Greg_Chock]

Just read on Alex Hutchinson's blog about how stretching is useless for running but still promoted by the American College of Sports Medicine/National Strength and Conditioning Association. Glad to see your video to help keep us up to date.

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

I don't think it is the evil thing that some do, I just think it's always about finding out how we can implement each "modality" to get the best results without having to spend hours and hours in the gym! So I'm definitely always trying to learn and research to help my clients, and myself, get the best results possible! :-)

[@HairyDJMikeT]

In my younger days (back in the 70s-90s) I ran (barefoot before it was a fad) and/or lifted weights every day. I never stretched and never got a muscle injury. I did get tendonitis once but that is not caused by lack of flexibility and stretching does not prevent it. Tendonitis is caused by over use. I had to stop running for a year to heal and now at 61 years old I run occasionally (still barefoot) for up to an hour with no stretching beforehand and no injury. Now with the internet found scientific studies, not blogs, that found that runners who stretch for five minutes before running got MORE injuries. Those that did dynamic exercise like walking had less.

[@herbbowler2461]

And you know better than the athletes and there trainers. ? YEH RIGHT. !!!!

[@HairyDJMikeT]

@@herbbowler2461 "Studies about the benefits of stretching have had mixed results. Some research shows that stretching doesn't reduce muscle soreness after exercise, and other studies show that lengthening the muscle and holding the stretch immediately before a sprint may slightly worsen performance." www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-lifestyle/fitness/in-depth/stretching/art-20047931

[@HairyDJMikeT]

@@herbbowler2461 "We used to believe that stretching was necessary to warm up the muscles and prepare them for activity. However, mounting research has shown that stretching the muscles before they're warmed up can actually hurt them. "When everything is cold, the fibers aren't prepared and may be damaged. If you exercise first, you'll get blood flow to the area, and that makes the tissue more pliable and amenable to change," says Nolan. All it takes to warm up the muscles before stretching is five to 10 minutes of light activity, such as a quick walk. You can also stretch after an aerobic or weight-training workout." www.health.harvard.edu/staying-healthy/the-importance-of-stretching

[@bobm2368]

Brilliant as ever. I do like your normal videos (5 mins x lots of useful exercises) and wasn't sure about this format as it commenced but it worked really well. Like I say, brilliant as ever.

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Thank you! I still love the variations videos, but I feel it is important to also understand the why behind the implementation! :-)

[@calumenous]

I had a hunch it was my hip flexors and glutes - you have answered it such an eloquent way. Loving your sharing to help the learning journey of each unique body.

[@BrysonPrice]

I think this is accurate in a lot of cases and it’s what I leaned in school as a physical therapist. Ive always avoided stretching the hamstrings for this reason, but when I finally started stretching them, I felt like it was a very key moment in helping my low back/upper hip type pain (which was most likely caused by overactive hamstrings and weak gluts). I agree with what you’re saying, but just wanted to leave this here just in case it can help someone else out 😊

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

I'm not sure I really understand what point you're clarifying? If it's that you need to learn to hinge correctly, I 100% agree and actually go over that if you watch the video :-)

[@BrysonPrice]

Redefining Strength i wasn’t intending to clarify or to disagree with anything, just sharing my personal experience : )

[@TrainInspired]

This was jam packed with great info! Thanks so much! I'm definitely gonna start doing these movements more, especially the frog bridge. I love it!

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Glad they helped Jo!! The frog bridge is a great bridge variation. Let me know how it goes for you!

[@TrainInspired]

@@redefiningstrengthOC It's great! I definitely feel a difference, for sure!

[@twilitezn]

Redefining Strength Did you have recommendations for reps/sets?

[@stevekeys74]

This is the best hamstring advice online 👏

[@minigirl]

How to prevent overworking hamstrings: 1. Short muscles tightness on hip flexors: Foam rolling IT-band or TFL and hamstrings as well. 3:10 , 4:04 2. Dynamic stretches of hip flexors. 4:29 3. After the hip flexors stretches use glute activation to relax the hip flexors and hamstings-> Frog bridge. 4. Glute medias abduction. 5:57, 6:11 You are welcome!!

[@Cientxa]

Love the strong wrap up with the pupper.

[@petiteTana]

I'm speechless...I've been working out for over a yr now and was misinformed the whole time about "you have to stretch your hamstrings". When in actuality my hip flexors are super tight, I will be focused on my hip flexors more. Great information, thank you!

[@tamichildofGod8249]

So thankful to find this video! I knew the issue was not stemming from my hamstring directly. Are there any leg moves I can do in the meantime?

[@shalaywilliams3106]

Thank you for this information! I have an issue with tight hamstrings all the time. I will try this today.

[@Abstractaudrey7]

You are amazing and thank you for changing my life. I love you and appreciate you taking the time and using your resources to not only educate me as to WHY things are feeling the way they feel but applying science to fix the problems. You are a FANTASTIC TEACHER!

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Thanks Audrey! So glad the video helps!

[@ZahZah571]

That glute bridge is brilliant!

[@dionerhodes1308]

I'm SO GLAD I saw this!! I always thought my hammies were bad, but I do have trouble hip muscles & never really thought 2 stretch them out more or my glutes muscles. I will definitely do this more!! 💖💖👏💃👍

[@sandeeppabla9881]

I like the video - thanks for a refreshing take on helping with hamstring tightness. Can you pinpoint where you want that ball to sit in the first of the 5 stretches tho? I think it’s the TFL you said? And where ideally the ball should be positioned under the hamstring during the forward leg raise? I feel a bit more detail on the “things to consider” in doing the 5 stenches could be a good follow up video as I’m fairly well versed on the body and I’m finding my self asking where do I put the ball exactly? And what should I be feeling and not feeling when doing theses stretches? The video was very fast and packed with great info - feel free to slow it down a bit and elaborate on the above details so we get the most out of your advice! I will watch for more vids. Thanks again!

[@daniela-kareenwenzel5714]

Great video in a biomechanical perspective. tightness or muscle tension is controlled by the braistem. Tightness in hamstrings is a typical sigh that your nerve system blocks your flexibility because of reasons like stress, less movement, disbalances etc. the nerve system blocks yours mobility and strengt every time is fells not safe. So to fix the problem you have to check that ...

[@lorettarambo2245]

You are so educational with knowing what exercises to do the right way!

[@exphys6513]

Great comment regarding hamstrings compensating. Repositioning my hips to neutral utilizing my proximal hamstrings helps me gain access to my glutes. It's a great pre-glute exercise.

[@rejanearagon6215]

Awesome video and info! Thank you very much! You are by far the best Chanel I’ve found in KZbin on workout education. So important.

[@ArtemisKara]

The video is very helpful!!! I ve been practicing taekwondo for 5 years and my hamstrings' flexibility is a struggle. I've been overstretching them and it was disappointing not to see the results I wanted; now I got a better understanding of the muscles!!!

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

So glad it helps! It can be so frustrating when we feel like we're doing all of the "right" things while not seeing results. Sometimes it's understanding all of the different reasons we get the symptoms we do so we can tweak our approach as needed!

[@stephanievanekelenburg3925]

🙏 Thank you for your videos and that dog always puts a smile on my face 😃

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Kiwi says "Hi!" and we both say thank you!

[@MrFarisbawazier]

Thanks for sharing, My hips flexor is always tight ... I alsonhave problem in lower back pain... this really help.

[@chiara.75]

What a great Valentine's Day Gift you give to us Cori 🤩 very helpful class today....format is perfect 🙏🏻😍

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Thank you Chiara! Happy Valentine's Day to you too beastette! Hope you have an amazing day!

[@indigolightstonemoon]

Thank you for being so thorough and a wealth of knowledge! permanently changing my fitness game ... years of hip issues / piriformis problems are getting the boot!

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

So glad the videos help Kate!

[@shivapejman8155]

You taught me more in this one video than 5 years at the physical therapist’s office. Thank you! You’re a smart and articulate lady

[@GeorgeGoosen]

So good. I was struggling with knee and hip pain when playing squash.went to the physio and he directed me to activate the glutes. It's helped so much.

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

So glad it helped!

[@fragranceenthusiast5790]

This was just excellent. Thank you for the time putting it together. Great!!

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Glad it helps!

[@freeatlast1810]

Fantastic knowledge. Thanks for sharing

[@ayannanewell1775]

I enjoy your content and find it very informative. Can you post a video specifically about SI joint pain and what corrective exercises and stretches can be done. I am presently dealing with SI joint discomfort. I learn that I was suffering with this problem watching one of your videos. I am so grateful I discovered you on KZbin. Thanks a bunch for everything.

[@gud2byoung]

You answered my questions on why my hamstrings feel tight. I'm going to start these exercises tonight. Thanks for the video. My hamstrings also cramp up when I kneel and sometime when I sit for a while. I injured them year's ago. Will these help that also or is there something else I should be doing? Thank you for your help.

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Improving your hip mobility and even ANKLE mobility may be key. I would highly recommend the hamstring foam rolling for you!

[@dianabailey9757]

Superior presentation. Well done!

[@Michael-go7zz]

Thank you. These exercises actually helped loosen my hamstrings.

[@danielmarshall7734]

Thank you Cori, happy to have discovered you and hope your tips can be helpful. Lately, I've been experiencing extreme soreness on the side of my thighs facing out from my buttocks to my knee. The discomfort is closer to top and sometimes the lower back aches. Do you think these exercises should do the trick or should I try something else?

[@ardettedorsett6329]

My hip flexors have been tight foe a long time and I have been doing hamstring stretching after my running but Now I see what the real problem is and it is helping. Thanks so much.

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Glad this helps!

[@volkangundogdu1008]

you explain great and supported with scientific facts, well done!

[@joe-vv4dc]

thanks for great video. Stuart McGill has a glute bridge version which also takes the hamstring dominance from the exercise. really appreciate your help

[@commonsense5401]

Incredible content. Thank you so much during this difficult time.

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Thank you!

[@pierrelucbeauvais7218]

Pierre Luc Beauvais Great instructions for Hamstrings. I feel this is really the solution to my problem in my 5K jog but I have difficulty following all those instructions, can it be explained in fewer words. Keep on doing those videos, its my new best source for exercises and aches. Good health to you and yours.

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Glad the video helps!

[@eliaakrivou1209]

Thank you,you help me a lot ,you explain every thing so clear.

[@igorusykov3105]

Thank you! Very good explanation!

[@Ioana850]

Your videos are so helpful! Thank you very much for sharing your information with us and for your work!

[@racanonymous6246]

Excellent education about hamstrings stretching and over compensating with other muscles. I wish you could have summarized and put the 5 exercises "together" at the end. And it was a "little confusing" where you showed a tennis ball but also talked about using a foam roller, I'm hoping my understanding is ok, but not sure. It would have been nice to see the "5 exercises" together.

[@psmuk19]

I have been backwards and forwards to doctors & hospital but this actually explained and made sense for my condition, brilliant video

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Glad it helped!

[@jesse5897]

Thanks for the information. I was actually diagnosed with tight hamstring about a month ago and the issues I had had nothing to do with my hamstrings. I had extreme tightness in the back of my knee and numbness in my glutes when I sat. I thought the diagnosis’s was complete bs at the time, but I followed the stretch protocol that they gave me. All the stretches had a variation of hinging at the hip instead of touching my toe. What do you know, it worked. It’s wild how the body works. Keep giving out the good information. Thanks

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Yes! You got those glutes engaged and truly working and learned how to load your posterior chain effectively! Glad you got the help you needed and took the time to implement the moves!

[@jackiealvarez5248]

This video showed up for the first time for me right after finishing a gluts and quads workout . I now know why my hamstrings were hurting when they didn’t even need to be engaged in the movement. Thanks a lot for sharing this !

[@KanalDoeur]

I follow your best instruction for my long time tight hamstrings. It is works, but how long it will get better and recovery to normal? Thank you

[@theresa8372]

Thank you so much for these videos, bout to learn how to roll my muscles and see if that's the missing piece of this puzzle.

[@martingray8350]

I saw the title and thought Dumb but I am glad I watched it I’ve suffered bad hamstring issues to ever. I’ll give these exercises a go 😊

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

hehe well glad you gave the information a chance ;-)

[@martingray8350]

Redefining Strength big thumbs up of results so far 👌🏽👌🏽👍🏽😊

[@robin12379]

I love the way you explain about it

[@saxodust]

Oh wow. Can't believe this information is free! Thank you

[@krissieg7862]

All glute exercises I feel in my hamstrings ... not sure what I should be doing instead. Definitely love the this channel glad it was recommended

[@oshkotosh2341]

Finally yeah emphasize on FINALLY, the truth, the WHOLE truth style of videos, that explains all the necessary infos for the not so involved but in need to know what to do and why, and for the little more advanced viewers. You know, elswhere they know the science too but always keeping the important hidden for keeping us hooked. Thank you for the completeness of the education.

[@marybethdurkin2279]

Exactly where should you be placing the ball for both hip flexor stretch to foam roll TFL and to roll the hamstring seated on bench

[@BETKDFin]

FINALLY someone who talks sense. Excellent.

[@SolotaireKid]

Loving these explanation videos. Please do more of these.

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

So glad they help!

[@avayu2289]

Just do vinyasa yoga....It’s done wonders for my fitness life....

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Yea unless you're hypermobile. One size never fits all which is why I go over this.

[@erica6825]

Just started following you after doing some of your flexibility moves, and already my body feels more in balance. Great channel!

[@alycherry6459]

This is amazing info and ZI think this not only my problem, but so many other peoples problem too! Thanks!

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

So glad it helps Aly.

[@M-a-k-o]

Wonderful information. My physiotherapist told me then absolute rubbish. Thank you Cori!

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Glad this helps!

[@000T00b]

I really needed this advice right now. Great job !

[@maja__5047]

Thank you so much I've been trying to grow my glutes with weight lifting but the only thing growing are my hamstrings! I've been stretching them a lot to fight this issue but it doesn't seem to help. I'll try your tips for a few weeks and do only light bodyweight glute activation workouts, I'll let you guys know if it helps! I've been struggling so much and feel like my efforts in the gym only have negative effects, thank you for clearing things up!

[@eslamgomaa7100]

Many thanks for your great effort

[@farcanal53]

how do you know whether tight hamstrings or glutes/TFL are the cause of your chronic low back pain?. Doing stretches for my tight HS means my glutes/TFL go off with either too little stretches or too many. .. where's the factors to decide whether or not to do HS or TFL?

[@nacrofago]

I always say the same to my clients, is dum to think that you can touch your toes... I love this moves and explanation, cheers from chile

[@spiritisalive1]

Me: Look at me, I'm so fleeeexible. 🙄 well dang... I've been rounding my back all this time. Also me: hinged at the hip, broke my hamstrings.⚰️⚰️⚰️

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Ryan voted your comment the best comment ever.

[@milliebutterfly]

This is hilarious.

[@NiniRockX]

SAme here lol

[@Formerrichman]

@@redefiningstrengthOC yes

[@karmonsears4627]

Thank you! This was really helpful as I have IT band issues plus a slight meniscus injury all on the same side.

[@worldsokayestmedic4568]

Excellent. You're the first site I've ever seen that puts all the factors together so well, including the rarely mentioned instability component. I had not thought about the TFL as an inhibitor--that bastard is a pain once it becomes a dominant pathway (ITBS, etc.). Keep up the great work!

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Thank you! And yes! I often joking call the TFL a nasty little sucker! But it controls so much more than we realize via the IT Band!

[@sharni888]

Great explanation. Tks

[@misst.e.a.187]

Really excellent video. I used to be very flexible, but have a tight right hip that I've been trying to loosen up, and it's been tough. I'll definitely concentrate on the suggested exercises and see how it goes. Thanks.

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Foam rolling to relax the overactive muscles while then activating underactive muscles is key. Have you seen someone about it at all?

[@Marina-wb4ly]

Excellent! Thank you.

[@derekpanton2878]

Omg I found this hard. I struggle with tight hips and pain down to my calf’s when playing golf. Work from home a lot so sat around most of the day. Been trying to understand whether this is aTFL, Psoas or Piriformis issue and how best to attack the root cause. Any helpful tips appreciated

[@gurleen4355]

hey ! first of all I really love your videos as they provide the accurate info we need to improve . I had a question and i thought it would be good if i ask u . I have a problem with my abs its actually when i do abs exercise they start hurting sometimes. and i don't know what actually is the problem. Hope u would reply thankyou

[@ricardovera116]

You’ve changed my life. Thank you

[@ticoworld7195]

Another great video. I thank you for sharing your wisdom.

[@VicBattlefield]

Hi Cori! I'm still taking a break from push and pulls so this video is just right for today. I'm feeling better already. Thank you very much for your Valentine's Day video! 🙏 I ❤️ it! Happy holiday, Coach!😄

[@redefiningstrengthOC]

Happy Valentine's Day! Glad the video helps! Especially with all of your driving it sounds like you could use some extra mobility sessions!

[@VicBattlefield]

@Redefining Strength: Thanks Cori! I'll keep that in mind. 🌻

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I wish you performed the stretches you talked about at the end successively at the end and how many reps Thank you