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No equipment is needed for this workout. You can do it anywhere with just your bodyweight.

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Name: Fix Tight Hamstrings for Flexibility and Pain Relief
Uploaded: 2026-08-24
Duration: 1 min
Description: 1-minute workout video. Low Impact, Floor Exercise. targeting Legs, Glutes. low intensity. helps with Flexibility / Range of Motion, Pain Relief.

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Fix Tight Hamstrings for Flexibility and Pain Relief

Squat University•Processed: Mar 03, 2026

1-minute workout video. Low Impact, Floor Exercise. targeting Legs, Glutes. low intensity. helps with Flexibility / Range of Motion, Pain Relief.

⏱️ Key Moments

Summary:The workout focuses on improving hamstring flexibility through nerve glides and glute activation exercises, addressing neural tension rather than traditional stretching methods.

🏃 Guide

This video is for individuals experiencing tight hamstrings and seeking to improve flexibility without traditional stretching methods. It addresses the underlying neural tension contributing to hamstring tightness.

Benefits

Improved flexibility and range of motion

Pain relief from neural tension

Step-by-Step Guide

Nerve Glides

Gently mobilize the sciatic nerve by performing slow gliding movements. You should feel a gentle stretch along the back of your leg. Ensure movements are controlled to avoid discomfort.

Bridges

Lie on your back with knees bent and feet flat. Push through your heels to lift your hips while squeezing your glutes. Hold for 5 seconds. You should feel activation in your glutes. Ensure your back remains neutral.

Kickstand Squats

Stand with one foot slightly behind the other. Hinge at the hips and squat down while focusing on engaging your glutes. Pause for 3 seconds at the bottom. You should feel stability in your glutes. Maintain a neutral spine throughout.