The Essence of the Exercise:
Lie on your back with both legs flat. Slightly bend your right knee.
Now raise your right leg straight up in the air and try to bring it back until it is perpendicular to the floor. Keep the other leg flat and straight on the ground.
- As you raise your leg, you will begin to feel a stretch in the hamstring.
Bring the leg up until a moderate stretch is felt. Support the leg in that position by holding it up with your hands or a towel looped around your foot.
Hold the stretch for 30 seconds and then switch sides.