The Only Way To Stretch Your Hamstrings After Swings or Deadlifts

Always remember to never do these after swings:

I've often mentioned that doing a toe touch stretch after swings or deadlifts is a good way to jack up your back.  So don't do that.  

Forward back flexion with load is bad for business.  Forward back flexion immediately after loading the back is also bad for business.

But there are couple ways that you can stretch your hamstrings – and most of you will find that you actually get a *better* hamstring stretch when you stop stretching your low back also.

The trick is to keep your low back totally flat, or even slightly arched.

All of the bending should be at your hip joint.

So lets take a look at two Good Morning Stretches, and two laying down stretches, that all keep you back in a neutral position.

Good Morning Stretch 1

Good Morning Stretch 2

Wall Hamstring Stretch Laying on Your Back

Jump Rope Hamstring Stretch Laying on Your Back

What these all have in commong is that they keep your back totally neutral, and the only thing bending is your hip joint.  

This puts all of the stress on your hamstring, and none on your low back.  Just like we want.

Enjoy!

by Josh Hillis
author of The 21 Day Kettlebell Swing Challenge