Yoga for Tight Hamstrings & Lower Back
Yoga With Adriene- Duration
- 10 min
- Level
- Beginner
- Body Focus
- Legs
- Est. Calories
- ~32 kcal
A quick yoga recovery practice of postures to activate, lengthen and strengthen the hamstrings and ease the lower back.
Adriene shows the hamstrings a little love with a short recovery practice that moves through postures to activate, lengthen and strengthen the muscles along the back of the thighs. Since they play a key role in how we move, caring for them can help prevent lower back pain, enhance mobility and improve posture. The video runs about 11 minutes.
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Who Is It For?
Anyone with tight hamstrings or a stiff lower back who wants a short, restorative stretch session.
Who Is It Not For?
Not the right pick if you want cardio or intense strength work; this is a gentle recovery-style stretching practice.
Key Benefits
Lengthens and strengthens the hamstrings, which can help reduce lower back discomfort and improve mobility and posture.
Things to Keep in Mind
Stretch to a mild pull, never a sharp pain, keep your knees soft if hamstrings are very tight and ask a physio about back pain.
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