Stretch - Intermediate Groin

Recommendations: 1-3 Sets, 10-15 Reps, 10-15 Dur

Intermediate Hamstrings Hip Extensors Stretching Band Gym

Purpose: This exercise provides flexibility and mobility of the hamstrings.

Benefits: A major problem with many athletes who use their legs (such as runners, footballers, ice skaters) is the hamstring injury. This exercise is a core stretch for the hamstrings which will help reduce this type of injury.

Lie flat on your back on an exercise mat. Place both legs flat on the floor. Loop a band over the ball of your right foot. Swing the right leg as far to the right as you can. This is the starting position. Slowly pull on the band to create tension in the calves and hamstrings. Hold this stretch for 10-30 seconds. Breathe normally. Return to the starting position. Lie flat on your back on an exercise mat. Place both legs flat on the floor. Loop a band over the ball of your right foot. Swing the right leg as far to the right as you can. Repeat for the required number of repetitions. Lie flat on your back on an exercise mat. Place both legs flat on the floor. Loop a band over the ball of your left foot. Swing the left leg as far to the left as you can. This is the starting position. Slowly pull on the band to create tension in the calves and hamstrings. Hold this stretch for 10-30 seconds. Breathe normally. Return to the starting position. Lie flat on your back on an exercise mat. Place both legs flat on the floor. Loop a band over the ball of your left foot. Swing the left leg as far to the left as you can. Return to the staring position. Breathe normally.

The Hamstring muscles group are responsible for bending the knee. Some members of this group also straighten the hip (hip extensors). They are located on the back of the thigh.