How To Stretch Your Hamstrings

Tight hamstrings can not only effect your workouts but they can also cause lower back pain. Learning how to stretch them properly is key. If you incorporate some stretches into your weekly workout routine, you’ll become more flexible, have better running form and also decrease injuries to your lower back. But, be sure to stretch your hamstrings AFTER your workout or after you warmup first. You never want to stretch cold muscles – especially hamstrings. You also don’t want to OVERSTRETCH your hamstrings or you could end up pulling a muscle and make things worse. So, go easy on the stretches and make sure you warm. Another good option for hamstring stretching is the foam roller.

Cari Shoemate

Hi! I'm Cari! I'm a fitness star turned Mom of 3 who lives in Houston, TX. Getting fit and healthy is a journey and one I understand well. After graduating from college I worked in a corporate setting for many years and gained a lot of weight and had an unhealthy lifestyle. Finally, after I had enough - I decided to regain my healthy lifestyle that I had in college by fitting in workouts and eating healthier. Eventually, I left my corporate job to become a full-time personal trainer and group fitness instructor. I also created Bombshell Bootcamp over 10 years ago and it has become one of Houston's top bootcamps! My passion then turned into greater opportunities to write workouts for national magazines, appear on tv doing workouts and speaking about healthy and fitness, making fitness DVD's and working with many celebrities. Fast forward a few years....and then I had my first baby! I'm now a Mom of 3 little ones and try to incorporate healthy living and exercise in our family's lives. Not only do I still blog about workouts and fitness, but I have shifted some to include family fitness, family travel, fashion, health/beauty and general lifestyle.