Bent leg hamstring stretch - new query

[Jim Pickles]

Apologies for starting a new thread on this old topic, but it relates to a different issue than already discussed.

Just been reviewing hamstring stretches, including your "best practice" one at

The second part, using the more conventional one (sitting with one leg tucked in) has an aspect that I do not like. As the working leg is straightened, and the torso and pelvis lean forward, a rotation is developed at the hip joint of the non-working leg (i.e. the one that is bent in; this leg is fixed in position because of the bend). If there is restricted rotation at this joint (which is the case for many people), the pelvis does not roll forward, and the stretch can easily turn into a forward bend at the waist rather than a hamstring stretch.

I prefer to have the non-working leg stuck out at the side, straight, and at any angle that is found comfortable. Then, as the pelvis rolls forward during the hamstring stretch, the leg can roll too and any lack of rotation at the non-working hip joint is not an issue. This to me gives an easier and more complete stretch of the hamstrings on the working leg.

This is how I do it myself, how I teach it, and people seem to like it.

Any comments. Do you agree?

Cheers,

Jim.

[Kit_L]

I only use the 'best practice' one, for the reasons you mention. OTOH, the other one can give a nice lower back stretch, so can be used if that is wanted. Whatever works is fine by me. Cheers, KL