Hands to Feet According to Strickland, your hamstrings and back will thank you for this stretch. Stand with your feet directly under your hips. Circle your arms above your head. From here, you will slowly bend at the hips and reach your hands to the ground. Keep a slight bend in your knees. If you cannot touch the ground, reach to your knees or shins and work your way to the floor. Image Source: Getty / Zave Smith