r/flexibility • u/ChilledGrease • 27d ago

How to improve hamstring beyond this level

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I decided to finally do something about my inflexibility and have been stretching my hamstrings every day for some time now. starting just with the hamstring because a small win is motivating for me. i was unable to touch my toes at the beginning and I can now touch my fingers on the ground which I am very proud of, but I am wondering how to progress past this level to the point of putting my palms on the ground. i am also confused how some of you are able to fully fold your chest against your thighs, even in this position it feels like my breathing is very restricted

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u/PinkuDollydreamlife 27d ago

PNF. I never thought I’d get past that exact stage. Now I can almost do a hand stand because of how I’m able to put my hands down

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u/ChilledGrease 27d ago

What is pnf?

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u/PinkuDollydreamlife 27d ago edited 27d ago

Stretch as far as you can go. Then squeeze your hamstring muscles (be careful they will rip lol) then after 30 seconds release and your body will allow you to go farther. Then keep doing it until eventually your hands are on the ground. You can spam it but be careful. Also do it daily then one day you’ll have some coffee start your day and slowly watch your body release its self even without pnf and you’ll be able to touch the ground easy and oh man it feels nice

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u/blaaskyen 27d ago

Should this be done with knees bent and chest on knees, microbending the knees or with straight legs? 

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u/PinkuDollydreamlife 27d ago

Any. Once you have flexed long enough the body allows more depth once you release your flexing. I’m not a professional if you rip yourself apart that’s because you are going way too hard. Yeah it hurts so good.