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HW Day 11: Hamstrings
Half forward bent is a good position to feel where you at in terms of hamstring flexibility. The hamstrings are attached to the back of the pelvis and to the back of the knee (just below the knee). This means that you can regulate the stretch by tilting your pelvis or bending/extending the knees. You can use the hands on the floor or 2 blocks to support the weight of your torso so that you can focus more on the hamstrings.
Take 2 blocks if necessary and place them below the hands (when your torso is hanging forward). Raise your arms, arch your back and come forward with a swan dive. Torso remains straight, legs may bend slightly if necessary. Place the hands on the blocks (or on the floor). Tilt your pelvis forward so that you try to form a hollow back. Keep this position with your back and try if you can stretch your knees a little more. Feel what this does to your lower back, if your not that flexible it tries to bulge. Play a few times with stretching your legs and tilting your pelvis / arching your back. Find your sweet point of stretch and try to keep it for 5 full breaths.
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