In this six-part series, we'll demonstrate quick exercises for different areas of your body every week to help you stay limber.

Medically reviewed by Katrina Carter, DPT Hamstring tightness occurs when the muscles on the back of the thighs become ...

All products are independently selected by our editors. If you buy something, we may earn an affiliate commission. If you can’t touch your toes without majorly bending your knees, that’s a ...

"I guarantee you it will help with those hamstrings and hips!" – physical therapist recommends a 10-minute hamstring stretch ...

When we sit, the hips and knees are flexed at a 90-degree angle. The hip flexors — the muscles that run along the front of the hip — become compressed and shortened. Over time, like a rubber band left ...

How to do it: Sit on the floor with one leg out straight. Bend the other leg at the knee and position the sole of that foot ...

If you sit at a desk for work, here are eight stretches that will help you counter the effects from sitting all day.

In a bid to make this essential maintenance feel easier, we’re here to tell you that hamstring stretches don’t have to take long. Regular stretching offers a number of important benefits ...

For example, almost every practice will feature a forward fold. Over stretching without strengthening the hamstring muscles may result in injury.” Making sure to keep hamstring-focused moves in ...

Dr. Chan-Fata recommends doing this lower back stretch when you get to your hotel or home. It targets the hamstrings as well as the lower back. 1. Lie on your back. Bend your knees at 90 degrees ...