"Tight hamstrings can hinder your performance in any activity," Roser told POPSUGAR. "Best practice is to stretch your hamstrings when they are warm, such as post-workout or after you've been moving around for a while. Stretching muscles when they're cold increases your risk for injury."
- Start on your back with a towel wrapped around the arch of your foot. (You can also do this move without a towel if your flexibility is limited.)
- Relax your head on the ground and slowly bring your foot towards your head. Stop at the point where you feel your hamstrings start resisting and you feel a good stretch.
- Make sure the opposite leg is resting firmly on the ground.
- Hold for 30 seconds and switch to the other leg. Repeat two rounds of 30 seconds on each side daily for best results.