Lower back hamstring stretches

Give your body a little TLC with these hip-targeted moves that’ll make you move better and pick up the pace.

Whether you're walking a lot or are sedentary, stretching the lower body is always a good idea.

Supta Padangusthasana (Reclined Big Toe Pose) is a classic stretch for runners and other athletes since it gets right into the hamstrings and calves. This pose stretches the hamstrings and calves. It is common to have tight hamstrings if you engage in running or sports that involve a lot of running. This pose can help reduce back pain by addressing flat low back posture. Traditionally, this pose is said to improve digestion.

Then these exercises are some of the best to work on for strengthening your calf, hamstring, quadracep and gluteals.

Get 12 lower body stretches to help you relax and build flexibility in the quads, hips, and hamstrings.

Eight exercises and four hamstring-focused workouts to build the back of your legs and prevent injury.

Try this dynamic hamstring stretch before a run, or even when you're feeling tight. It's called "the watefall stretch," and it feels *so* good.

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