If you can’t touch your toes without seriously bending your knees, that could be a problem. In fact, it’s a clear sign your hamstrings are tight – and that means it’s time to stretch. But even if you ...

Tight hamstrings can be caused by prolonged sitting or not stretching enough. Exercises that stretch the hamstring muscles ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Touching your toes takes hamstring flexibility. (Photo illustration: Alex Cochran for Yahoo News; photo: Getty Images) (Photo ...

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Properly stretching hamstrings can reduce your risk of injury, decrease back pain issues and improve your posture. — Starting Position. Lie on your back with your legs extended and your back straight.

Lower back pain is a common ailment affecting many Americans, often exacerbated by improper lifting techniques. Excess weight, especially in the midsection, increases strain on lower back muscles, ...

Getting old is a challenge, and I’ve learned this firsthand. Despite my daily exercise workouts and healthy diet, I find that my movements have become progressively less fluid and efficient. This ...

Reaching down to the ground to touch your toes can feel very satisfying. It’s an easy way to wake up the muscles in your lower back, hamstring and calves, as well as get a great stretch in your spine ...