How to do the crossleg hamstring knee stretch

This is an animated stretching tutorial for the crossleg hamstring knee stretch. Use the controls to pause, slow down and follow along with detailed step-by-step text instructions that match up with each movement. This instructional fitness stretching video is incredibly in depth and a great guide for learning the crossleg hamstring knee stretch.

How to do a Crossleg Hamstring & Knee Stretch

The crossleg hamstring knee stretch is a stretch similar to the double-leg hamstring stretch. The main differences between the 2 exercises are that the crossleg stretch only stretches one leg and also emphasizes a bit more on knee flexibility. This exercise is good when need more knee flexibility for the wushu front stretch kick.

Description: Crossleg Hamstring & Knee Stretch

* Stand with both knees extended and put your right foot over the left foot (so that you legs are crossed).
* Then bend forward down your upper body to stretch your hamstring & knee area. It is very important that you keep your upper body straight or slightly hollowed. Only your front leg should be stretched, not the back.
* You can either place your hands on your leg to keep the knee extended or reach for the floor (reaching for the floor often leads to a bent back).

Trainer advice: Crossleg Hamstring & Knee Stretch

* Avoid fast sudden movements. If you decide to stretch dynamically, move slowly and concentrated. Whenever the knee area is stretched, be careful with dynamic stretching techniques (exhale when you move down and inhale when you move up).
* Don't do this stretch when your knees hurt.
* Don't use knee bandages when you do this stretch.
* This stretch is often used by runners.
* I am talking about "Knee Stretcesh" when the tendons around the knee area are stretched.