Hamstring Flexibility Without Stretching

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  • Опубликовано: 25 янв 2025

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  • @Strengthside
    @Strengthside  3 месяца назад +35

    Whether you're aiming for better performance in workouts or simply want to feel less restricted in everyday tasks, these alternatives are a refreshing approach to achieving flexible, responsive hamstrings:
    Bear Walk - 90 - 120 seconds
    Squat Fold - 10 reps (hold in forward fold for 3 secs each rep)
    REPEAT 2-3X
    Elephant Walk - 60 seconds
    (optional) Assisted Cossack Squat - 5 reps on each side
    REPEAT 2-3X
    Be sure to let us know what you're interested in down in the comments below ⬇

    • @luqmani
      @luqmani 3 месяца назад

      Thank you! Flexibility is everything as is animal flow. I just don't get bored doing it - I have to incorporate it more into my exercise routine. Yesterday they were doing handstands at my crossfit gym class and I left early feeling defeated because I can't do them. Your video was very useful - I went home and practiced on my own and made some improvement, I have to keep practicing.

    • @Pseudonym-No3
      @Pseudonym-No3 2 месяца назад

      I've been binging your videos lately to work on my mobility. One point where your guidance would be very valuable for beginners is how to deal with pain when starting to work on mobility/ flexibility and strength. How much is OK and when should you stop?
      I've noticed that as I've been working on my flexibility some areas stop hurting/ being tense while others start hurting/ being tense. It feels a bit like I am moving my issues around instead of resolving them 🥲
      An example: I've mobilized my hip yesterday before going on a "run" (rather quick walk), which felt really good. Today I feel the long head of my biceps femoris, which is not typical for me. Am I overdoing it?

    • @over30edm
      @over30edm 10 дней назад

      I am interested in exactly this. This video propels me closer than ever before to buying your program on functional flexibility. - mid 40s in LA

  • @IronButterfly-d8b
    @IronButterfly-d8b 3 месяца назад +41

    I really like how he teaches with encouragement. I think this is the first time I've seen a teacher say essentially "your going to make these mistakes at first (round your back, bend yours knees, raise your heels) but just keep trying". I teach math and in spite of years of observing my students make the same mistakes over and over again, it never occurred to me to say "you likely to miss this pattern at first, but just keep looking for".

  • @buddleiabee
    @buddleiabee 2 месяца назад +11

    "Feeling safe & competent" that's so important.

  • @BLVCK.CREATE
    @BLVCK.CREATE 3 месяца назад +16

    Great video! Loved the tips and exercises. Thanks for the valuable content!

  • @IronButterfly-d8b
    @IronButterfly-d8b 3 месяца назад +28

    I am the poster child for stiff hamstrings. These exercises are a godsend. Thank you very much.

    • @nova6556
      @nova6556 3 месяца назад

      Please let me know how they work for you!

    • @christislord137
      @christislord137 3 месяца назад +2

      The bear walk especially really does help. I also have tight Hamstrings and lower back. It has made a great difference combined with squat folds, butterflies and elephant walks

    • @nova6556
      @nova6556 3 месяца назад

      @@christislord137 great! I too have incorporated mobility exercises into my program and they work very well, especially as I'm getting older.

  • @NeoArmstrongJetArmstrongCannon
    @NeoArmstrongJetArmstrongCannon 3 месяца назад +11

    The movement training does wonders to strength as well as flexibility. The bear walk is amazing for both hamstring and shoulder mobility, the side monkey will supercharge the deep squat (and if you do the Cossack monkey, it'll supercharge your splits), the back bridge walk will strengthen and mobilise your back like nothing else, etc. It's amazing.

  • @JumpRopeDudes
    @JumpRopeDudes 3 месяца назад +1

    Great vid brotha 🤘🏻

  • @jakemccoy
    @jakemccoy 3 месяца назад +15

    This video is a reminder that I need to be doing these, but they're no fun initially for stiff people like me. I always quit before I get past the grinding stage. I am going to start again...

    • @brandonulrich9991
      @brandonulrich9991 3 месяца назад +2

      Don't quit this time. Push through the pain (not to the point of hurting yourself). Your body and mind will thank you.

  • @HeibesHealth
    @HeibesHealth 3 месяца назад +7

    I’ve been going through Flexibility Flow (on week 4 currently) and absolutely love it. I do the dailies twice per day. It’s a nice way to start and end each day.

    • @ricos1497
      @ricos1497 3 месяца назад +1

      Can I ask, do you have to watch them through first, or is it easy enough to follow along with on first watch? Often with flow workouts, I struggle to keep up, I'm just getting used to one position when we're moving to the next! That then means I have to double the length of the workout each day in order to watch first, participate second. It's not that big an issue, it's more about working out how much time I'd need to set aside each day if I were to go ahead and purchase.

    • @HeibesHealth
      @HeibesHealth 3 месяца назад

      @@ricos1497 I actually haven’t had any issues with following along on the first watch! I think some of that may be that some moves/exercises I’ve done many times before and some are similar to what I’ve done. Regardless, I feel like they do break these ones down in a way that it’s easy to pick up. 😀

    • @ricos1497
      @ricos1497 3 месяца назад +1

      @@HeibesHealth excellent. Thanks for getting back to me!

    • @HeibesHealth
      @HeibesHealth 3 месяца назад +1

      @@ricos1497 You’re most welcome! Have a good day and enjoy! 😀

  • @ohappydayohappyday8803
    @ohappydayohappyday8803 2 месяца назад

    Hello Josh, I’ve been following the hamstring flexibility routine for over a month now. It has given so much flexibility especially noticeable when I am running. Thank you for your detail in your videos so that success can be reached !

  • @hughcarpenter8462
    @hughcarpenter8462 3 месяца назад +1

    Another great video and just what I need. Hamstrings and hip flexors are a constant nuisance for me. I've already incorporated some of these movements into my routine thanks to previous videos you've done and seeing some good results.
    Thanks heaps guys! ✌️

  • @earl8543
    @earl8543 Месяц назад

    Amazing Video! Just tried the program and feel great. Thank you :)

  • @Kali-77
    @Kali-77 Месяц назад

    You guys have the best stretching routines ! Thanks a lot for making stretching not boring

  • @jumpandy1
    @jumpandy1 3 месяца назад +2

    Hi... You asked for video ideas. One i struggle with in my hanstand journey is the headstand to handstand. In conjunction with this the detailing of using the fingers / knuckles for toe taps and floating off the wall. Most videos are so generic the skill is yet to be figgered out. Thanks.

  • @Backkanal
    @Backkanal 3 месяца назад +13

    Das kommt zur richtigen Zeit. Danke.
    Grüße aus Deutschland 🇩🇪

    • @FriendlyInternetPerson
      @FriendlyInternetPerson 3 месяца назад +1

      Don't you guys learn english in school?

    • @SFXingful
      @SFXingful 3 месяца назад

      @@FriendlyInternetPerson We do, and I'd argue we speak more and way better/more fluent english than native english speakers can german. At least I know I can, du Klugscheißer.

    • @spontandenker
      @spontandenker 3 месяца назад +5

      ​@@FriendlyInternetPerson
      Lernt ihr Typen kein Deutsch in der Schule?

    • @Backkanal
      @Backkanal 2 месяца назад +3

      @@spontandenker Das dachte ich auch so bei mir, als ich das gelesen habe.

  • @debless9
    @debless9 3 месяца назад +2

    I would be interested in a video about joint preparation, especially wrists, for those of us beginning in body weight exercises, if you haven't covered it already.

  • @syndrome5931
    @syndrome5931 3 месяца назад +11

    Love your videos guys, I follow your daily practice every day and you have really taught me to use my body to its full functional capabilities.

  • @DavidKloepperWellness
    @DavidKloepperWellness 23 дня назад

    Awesome hamstring exercises! 🦵

  • @balazsnagy7025
    @balazsnagy7025 3 месяца назад +1

    I think a video about how to sit upright with wide legs would be useful. Thank you for this video!

  • @acroalliance
    @acroalliance 3 месяца назад +3

    Once again another great video that I just sent to my Acro students! I now know how I am going to wrap up class this evening!
    Thank you for sharing such great content!
    Aaron

  • @rachelleo8881
    @rachelleo8881 3 дня назад

    Thank you once again. 🙏🏽

  • @GreeenF00T
    @GreeenF00T 3 месяца назад +2

    My goal is flexibility so I think I will try this everyday for 30 days and see the results ❤

  • @carlosdlonga6507
    @carlosdlonga6507 2 месяца назад

    "They# up there know my injuries.. those exercises are part of my warmup for every training session (3-6 days weekly depending of my injuries conditions) And all those areas that Trevor focused are the ones injured and worned out mostly, ive torn my hamstrings 3 times so far (each time levl 3-4) the last time ( like 6 years ago so far) was the most painful and which has reduced more my flexibility and mobiity. Thanks a lot guys, very helpful as always, hope to see you soon there

  • @DavidLoveOfficial
    @DavidLoveOfficial 2 месяца назад

    I connect with this so much more than traditional static stretching, thanks man!

  • @katiuskasotomayor1285
    @katiuskasotomayor1285 3 месяца назад +1

    Thank YOU so much for this episode!

  • @ThePurposeWeb_3
    @ThePurposeWeb_3 3 месяца назад

    Wow, this is such a game changer! 🙌 Flexibility without traditional stretching sounds amazing.

  • @krushchilde
    @krushchilde 3 месяца назад

    Really like these movements! Their effectiveness and value is immediately apparent

  • @haberlhaunz
    @haberlhaunz Месяц назад

    Thank God for your channel.....😊

  • @nursejackye
    @nursejackye Месяц назад

    Awesome video! Please do more primal movement videos for beginners. Also would like more ankle strengthening/flexibility videos.

  • @brendaj7037
    @brendaj7037 Месяц назад

    These are great! I ran five 100 mile races this year and my hamstrings are locked up. I’ll give these a try.

  • @slowedfever2655
    @slowedfever2655 3 месяца назад

    Thank you so much for the amazing content. My hamstring flexibility is something I’ve been working on for a while and after trying these movements once I already know they’re going to help a ton. You’re my favorite RUclips channel out there, keep it up!

  • @BobbySanders-bf2fr
    @BobbySanders-bf2fr 2 месяца назад +1

    Thank you

  • @Jane_Friday
    @Jane_Friday 3 месяца назад

    I watch your channel for quite some years now and learned quite a lot. Though I appriciate this more structured approach with explanation and laid out template.

  • @InspiredByBrad
    @InspiredByBrad 3 месяца назад

    Thank you, I’m struggling to lengthen my tight hamstrings beyond what yoga has helped so far.

  • @martinkrebseberth6734
    @martinkrebseberth6734 3 месяца назад

    That is really interesting. I have been doing daily forward folding for a year now. There is some improvement, but not really where I want to go. I am also having a hard time with the downward dog, because of the lacking flexibility in my calves. Gonna try this routine and see where it gets me. Thank you!

  • @Tanyakapor
    @Tanyakapor 3 месяца назад +1

    I missed your channel! Will do those exercises today!!! Love to move the way you do!! Thank you!

  • @Pluvo2for1
    @Pluvo2for1 3 месяца назад

    You two guys are geniuses.

  • @thomaswalker2692
    @thomaswalker2692 3 месяца назад

    Thanks for another fantastic video. WRT content, I’d love to see one on how all of your great advice applies to older athletes. Should it be tweaked or modified at all for those over 50? 60? I’m pushing 60 and while I’m in good shape and starting to become more flexible the idea of doing muscle-ups, handstands and splits seems unlikely for me. Any 60 year olds out there doing these things?

  • @rudypatard5700
    @rudypatard5700 2 месяца назад

    Thanks again for your work,
    Stiff neck and lumbago prevention seems as a useful content as well as a clic opportunity according to "injuries" prevalences.
    As a school teacher, I'm fond of your approach. PE/teacher, for kinds programs could be great.
    BR, from France
    Rudy

  • @Mr_T_a4m
    @Mr_T_a4m 3 месяца назад

    THIS is exactly the video I’ve been hoping for. Thank you

  • @salsalito1978
    @salsalito1978 3 месяца назад

    Been a subscriber to flexibility flow for several months, I love it!

  • @geraldinflorida
    @geraldinflorida 2 месяца назад

    Part of my new routine is upon waking, getting outside and some sunlight energy into my eyes and taking a bit of time to just breathe. Now, I am starting to do these 4 movements with shoes and socks off and on the grass. Sunlight, stretching, movement, breathing and a bit of coffee along the way from a cup on the picnic table just steps away. THEN, I can go to my office and start my office job. Thanks for the addition. It's movement and stretching but relaxed enough to help you get rolling into your day! gerald

    • @geraldinflorida
      @geraldinflorida 2 месяца назад

      I am still waiting for some very stubborn hamstrings to release!

  • @nn-yi4xn
    @nn-yi4xn Месяц назад

    Wow thank you for the knowledge!

  • @deansuters6725
    @deansuters6725 2 месяца назад

    Sensible and fun, we can trick ourselves into mobility, love the vids thank you

  • @thomaspansing4323
    @thomaspansing4323 3 месяца назад

    Always on point Matt! Thx

  • @frieda3907
    @frieda3907 2 месяца назад +1

    You could add the horsestand, it opened up my tight hips in a short time better than years of yoga

  • @Shammamax
    @Shammamax 2 месяца назад

    Thanks a lot of the work you've motivated me to learn splits could you make. A video about upper body strecthes

  • @kman8960
    @kman8960 3 месяца назад

    Great video. I would love to see a video on how to be flexible and steong enough to L sit! Thank you. 😊

  • @gsica2097
    @gsica2097 3 месяца назад +1

    Great drills. Whenever I try to do these stretches, I do my lower back. It puts me off

  • @ketanparmar3153
    @ketanparmar3153 Месяц назад

    Amazing 👏🏻

  • @shaolinshadowsoldier
    @shaolinshadowsoldier 3 месяца назад

    Great content guys. Love your work.

  • @sehlbergstefan
    @sehlbergstefan 3 месяца назад

    What an awesome session, Thanks a lot! :)

  • @kerstingravel8160
    @kerstingravel8160 3 месяца назад

    Those practices are really good, thanks for sharing 🥳👌🏻

  • @jonathanaurry8608
    @jonathanaurry8608 2 месяца назад

    Nice, i'll try that! Do you have exercises to stretch/losen up calves?

  • @goodnatureart
    @goodnatureart Месяц назад

    Jeezy peezy-- you kids are almost at 2 million subs! Way to grow. Maybe time to start hitting the talk show circuit.

  • @oferbechor1579
    @oferbechor1579 3 месяца назад

    THANK YOU💙🙏💙

  • @goodnatureart
    @goodnatureart 3 месяца назад

    Fantastic tutorial!

  • @graceapplebaum9268
    @graceapplebaum9268 3 месяца назад

    Nice workout. Like these moves. Thank you

  • @WebbstylesMusic
    @WebbstylesMusic 3 месяца назад

    Solid video bro!

  • @nomaderic
    @nomaderic 3 месяца назад

    I discovered that second exercise on my own about a year ago just trying to get loose and mannnnn, it hits the hammies so good. I do it before every lower body lifting or running session

  • @jessmasterflex1
    @jessmasterflex1 3 месяца назад

    Can you do one of these for shoulder mobility?

  • @jackthe15headedmonster25
    @jackthe15headedmonster25 3 месяца назад

    Thanks!

  • @joyceholloway7889
    @joyceholloway7889 3 месяца назад +1

    Beginner animal routine!!❤

  • @deemcevoy356
    @deemcevoy356 2 месяца назад

    Hi,Is it bad to do these everyday or should I do other stretches?

  • @12pardil
    @12pardil 3 месяца назад +6

    Beginner animal movement routine!

    • @Valentin-l2s
      @Valentin-l2s 3 месяца назад +1

      that would be really nice

  • @XidigStudio
    @XidigStudio 3 месяца назад

    Thanks mate

  • @maker910
    @maker910 3 месяца назад

    Awsome video! Are there similar movements for split development?

  • @mcchuff
    @mcchuff 3 месяца назад +2

    Anybody know the brand of trousers he's wearing at 5:55? They're really cool!

  • @CBebs
    @CBebs 3 месяца назад +2

    Great content! Im digging those pants anyone know the brand and style?

  • @mick_mess215
    @mick_mess215 3 месяца назад

    Good video very helpful, what shoes you got on? They look mad comfy

  • @AndreS_22246
    @AndreS_22246 3 месяца назад

    Thanks for the excellent videos - a constant inspiration to me!
    I'm interested in hearing more about your journey(s) to accumulating the knowledge you have. Especially formal training versus experience and practice. Was any formal training of use to you (such as in physiotherapy or similar)? I'd be interested in your reflection on why is it often the case that Doctors or Physios can't seem to help people in long-term pain, but practitioners like yourselves can?
    I had a similar journey to the one you've described in the past (Trevor's shoulder, and Josh with APT and stiffness from lifting). I had been in pain for a long time, but was not helped by the many many many Doctors and Physiotherapists I went to see (costing $$$$). I have managed to resolve my pain using your videos and others like yours. I turns out I was just very inflexible and in serious APT. It took a loooonnnng time, but it was 'just' dedicated mobility training that got me out of pain. Why couldn't (or didn't) Doctors or Physios help me by recommending I improve my whole body mobility?

  • @antoniogarcia4249
    @antoniogarcia4249 2 месяца назад

    Videos without cutts of your animal flow workouts ? Thx.

  • @tilmanfalke3058
    @tilmanfalke3058 2 месяца назад

    Hi, interesting video, thanks! Btw what’s the brand of the shoes you are wearing in the clips?

  • @benjamindouglas6837
    @benjamindouglas6837 3 месяца назад

    The thoughts about using this as a warm up? Instead of at the end of a workout.

  • @Pluvo2for1
    @Pluvo2for1 3 месяца назад

    I would like to see a video on something a bit more out there; yoga head stands.

  • @harveythompson2880
    @harveythompson2880 3 месяца назад +1

    How do I do the assisted Cossack squat with out the inside of my knee on the straight leg popping and hurting it also happens when I do try to do the splits?

  • @Moonflight021
    @Moonflight021 3 месяца назад

    What are some stretches and exercises that can be done with basic playground equipment or outdoors?
    I never felt motivated to exercise before because it's "good for your body". It's objectively true, but hard to see. In addition, I've always felt alienated by gyms and studios. My body isn't a tool to be used, it's a part of who I am. This has made me realize exercise can be fun. It can be playful; the pursuit in and of itself. Now I feel motivated to bike to my nearby park and try some stretches and exercises with poles, bars, etc.

  • @carlosparrenobonano2067
    @carlosparrenobonano2067 3 месяца назад

    Hello guys, regarding to the question at the end of the video. What am I interested in?
    I'm following you for a while and it's because you guys inspire me a lot. I found a strength training that I love after trying on and off traditional Gym for years. I'm training with creative moves and purpose. I'm currently with primal moves, hand stands, pull bars, mobility and flexibility. However, it seems like a lot of things to put in a week schedule. Even though it's exciting, it feels overwhelming at times.
    I'd be interested in know how to structure all these things in the first weeks/months/year so that a beginner gets the big picture of what matters. (Similar to Josh’s recent video on “the Formula”, but he's so pro in comparison with beginners, should beginners) Thanks a lot in advance. You guys are Epic!

    • @Strengthside
      @Strengthside  2 месяца назад

      great idea. Thanks for the suggestion

  • @wakjob961
    @wakjob961 3 месяца назад

    I do hamstring "flossing" where I lay on my back, lift one leg up straight grabbing it behind the thigh/knee area, and then flex my foot at the ankle up and down 15 reps/3 sets.

  • @quackhouseproductions5572
    @quackhouseproductions5572 3 месяца назад

    My connection in the front of the knee is currently really sore. It’s really holding me back. What’s the best fix?

  • @K4R3N
    @K4R3N 3 месяца назад

    Great vid

  • @18Gocha01
    @18Gocha01 3 месяца назад

    Dear, I have just had a browse through your channel but couldn’t find anything on stretching your upper back and shoulders. I feel such a knot there..! I know that just hanging would solve the issue (or at least I presume it would) but I don’t have anywhere to hang! Sigh. May you PLEASE free me from the constant shoulder pulling?! Please please please 😳🫢😶🫥😟

  • @vihodanyet
    @vihodanyet 3 месяца назад

    Despite so much stretching I still find my hip flexors tight and seizing up especially when stretching my leg up during wall climbing

  • @buttafly591
    @buttafly591 3 месяца назад

    Hi, I am a vet and I used to faithfully designate 20 minutes to calisthenics every weekday M-f. Which kept me in pretty good shape. I was in a vehicle accident in 2015 and messed up my back pretty bad. When I started to do better I would try and get back to exercising. The first day after I woke up in pain. As though the accident just happened. From time to time I would try and exercise but the results were the same. Mostly with the extension of my back over my torso or sit-ups. Is there an exercise that you show me that would help me with my stomach. I recently tried an exercise to drink them my hips, that I had to cross my knees inside one after another. Which resulted in three days severe back pain. Plz help!

  • @dipikagandhi3882
    @dipikagandhi3882 3 месяца назад

    Pls help with knee strenghthening. I am just 34 and facing knee pain and wrist pain after c_section

  • @raularturogimenezkuhl7390
    @raularturogimenezkuhl7390 3 месяца назад

    What exercises would you recommend to bulletproof elbows and shoulders?

    • @AC-lv3de
      @AC-lv3de 3 месяца назад

      Maybe you should try pike push ups for shoulders

    • @raularturogimenezkuhl7390
      @raularturogimenezkuhl7390 3 месяца назад

      @@AC-lv3de do you think that will help me avoid tennis elbow?

    • @AC-lv3de
      @AC-lv3de 3 месяца назад

      @@raularturogimenezkuhl7390 If you already have problems with tennis elbow I wouldn’t do it, if not ensure your elbow’s form a 45 degree angle with your torso as you lower your body

  • @timwitten6
    @timwitten6 3 месяца назад

    Newer left hip, keep over stressing/injuring hip flexors during pickleball. What is my best immediate and long term stretch and exercise I should pursue?

  • @Valentin-l2s
    @Valentin-l2s 3 месяца назад +1

    a video about how to sit right on a chair would be nice

  • @GlermG
    @GlermG 3 месяца назад

    To do trikonasana is to feel the worst pain I can feel doing yoga, what do you recommend for Achilles tendon?

  • @jimbaker2565
    @jimbaker2565 3 месяца назад

    Great video, really informative. I want to work on flexibility but what I think is my SI joint keeps flairing up and then I have to stop for days or weeks at times is there some movement I can do specifically for SI joint

  • @liffidmonky1216
    @liffidmonky1216 3 месяца назад +2

    Side split video

  • @tabsandtones6416
    @tabsandtones6416 3 месяца назад

    Some people including myself don't realise that sometimes its not the hamstrings regardless its sciatic nerve thats unable to stretch. Took me years to figure out but my hamstrings arent even tight its my sciatic nerve unable to full extend my leg limiting at the pelvic area.

  • @iamdylancheek
    @iamdylancheek 3 месяца назад +2

    oh yeah

  • @benbobben
    @benbobben 2 месяца назад

    Does toes up or down matter for kossack squats? I alternate sets at the moment.

    • @Strengthside
      @Strengthside  2 месяца назад

      toes up for more hamstrings!

  • @vitaliscalixtrato
    @vitaliscalixtrato Месяц назад

    THE HORSE STAND IS THE MOTHER OF THE CORE.

  • @ahmedshamz
    @ahmedshamz Месяц назад

    This dude has got the longest arms

  • @RainS2TOSBT
    @RainS2TOSBT 3 месяца назад

    I want a 2 thumbs up option for this video.

  • @monnoo8221
    @monnoo8221 3 месяца назад

    mostly recipes for injuries. .why? because it is nit just stiff hamstrings The stiffness of the .hamstrings just extrapolate the stiffness of the lowest portions of the erctor spinae, and he glutes. without getting them elastic, the back will always be rounded, which puts los of pressuer to he disks of the lumbar. The very first part is thus to strngthen the muscles that guarantee that the lumbar can be kept straight *against* the pull of the stiff and short hamstrings. he exercises contain some elements addressing that, but nt n a priotiy spot.
    And of course never do fast dynamic stretches (3:55)

  • @tiwaz4598
    @tiwaz4598 3 месяца назад

    Just Jefferson curls, that's all it took for me.

  • @kcthegemini2701
    @kcthegemini2701 Месяц назад

    I feel like I just found gold