Physical Activity Break - Hamstrings

Here is a stretching activity that you can include in your physical activity routine.

Take a moment, now, to practice.

You may find that this brief activity will refresh and energize you.

You can include this at home or in the workplace.

Hamstrings: Sit in a chair and extend one leg forward.

Keep the knee straight with the toes pointed up. Gently lean forward toward your toes.

Take a deep breath in and let it out slowly. Repeat the exercise on the other leg.

You should feel a stretch in the hamstrings and calves.

Reduce or discontinue the stretch if it increases leg pain.