Popsugar Health & Fitness Stretches Stretches For Tight Hamstrings If Your Hamstrings Are Crazy Tight, Open Them With These 18 Stretches 19 June 2018 by Jenny Sugar View On One Page Photo 18 of 18 ADVERTISEMENT () Start Slideshow Share This Link Copy ← Use Arrow Keys → 18 Standing Forward Bend Against the Wall Stand facing the wall, with your toes about eight to 12 inches away from the wall. Swing your torso to the right slightly and then fold forward, resting your upper back against the wall. Depending on how flexible your hamstrings are, you might need to move your feet closer to the wall. Actively press your back into the wall, reaching the top of your head toward the floor. Extend your arms above you, palms pressing firmly against the wall. Enjoy this forward bend for five or more breaths. Previous Next Start Slideshow StretchesYogaLeg ExercisesWorkouts