Seated Hamstring Stretch

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Starting Position
Sit on the floor in an inverted hurdler's position (right leg extended, left leg bent with sole of foot touching inner right thigh). Try to keep both legs as flat to the ground as possible. Keep torso upright, abs in, and shoulders down.

Action
EXHALE: Place hands on straight leg (or either side of it), and lean forward from the waist. Keep your chin up, as if reaching your chin toward the toes of your straightened leg. Hold for 15-30 seconds.

INHALE: Return to the starting position.

Repeat 2-3 times on each leg.

Special Instructions
You should feel the stretch in the back of your straightened leg.