Yoga House's video: Hamstring Stretches Exercises for Pulled Hamstring

Pulled Hamstring Stretches Many people spend long hours seated at a desk at work or at home. If you find that you don’t have much time to get away from your desk on a regular basis, try a few different hamstring stretches at your desk to keep your legs fit. If the backs of your legs feel tight, you probably have tight hamstrings. The three muscles of the posterior thigh (semitendinosus, semimembranosus, biceps femoris long & short head) flex (bend) the knee, while all but the short head of biceps femoris extend (straighten) the hip. The hamstrings play a crucial role in many daily activities, such as walking, running, jumping, and controlling some movement in the trunk. The following hamstring exercises are quick and easy and you don't need any special gym equipment to do them. Hamstring Stretch If you are short of time, you can stretch both hamstrings at once. Turn your chair to either side so you’re clear of your desk, and move your back to the edge of the chair. Stretch your legs out straight and place your heels on the floor. Hold that pose for several seconds, then relax and repeat. Be careful that you don’t fall of the chair, especially if it’s on wheels. Hamstring Stretch Call on the services of your desk for this more intense hamstring stretch. Keep your hand on the desk. Lean forward and keep your hands on the table. Stay in this position for up to 10 seconds and then straighten your back. Hamstring Stretch A little yoga at work may be just the ticket for your tight hamstrings. Stand away from your chair with your legs crossed. Bend forward from your waist. Slide your hands down the fronts of your legs until you feel a pleasant pull in the backs of your legs. Stay in this posture for up to one minute and then rise back up to standing with a flat back. New video every Monday, Wednesday and Friday. Yoga House is the peaceful home to a variety of yoga videos that cover yoga asanas, yoga exercises, styles and types of yoga (that includes iyengar yoga, hatha yoga, ashtanga yoga, power yoga, bikram yoga, kundalini yoga), stretches, meditation and more to help you practice mind and body connectivity and mindfulness. Subscribe: http://www.youtube.com/user/yogahousem?sub_confirmation=1 Connect with us! http://www.facebook.com/mdhil http://www.twitter.com/mdhil