I Stretched my Hamstrings Every Day for 60 Days - 8 Week Flexibility Challenge
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If BuzzFeed made this then it would go smthn like this " I stretched for 1 week and now I can stretch past my toes and right into the nearest multiverse cluster"
Tune in on Supergirl special episode to see what happened next!
What do you mean 1 week , they would do one day , visit the top coaches , stretch for 5 min , and make a 30 min video on it with 15 ads
@@Dennis4523 I'm pretty sure that if Ur vid is above 10min in length, U can put an ad every 30s, so 60 ads
Queue electro music with a sampled voice pitch shifted to a chipmunk
Buzzfeed would find a way to show how stretching is racist and form of patriarchal oppression
Your mistake was only streching your hamstrings like what about your spine your lower back any tightness there can lead to blocking movement overall never isolate any bodypart your body works as a whole.
Great tips! Love how you go to professionals that are willing to share their knowledge
I used to be VERY flexible. I was called Gumby in Jiu Jitsu. After about 3 or 4 years I stopped working out all together and gained 90lbs that I had previously lost. My flexibility was thrown out the window. I could barely touch my toes. I stretch every day before working out and WOW what a difference. I can touch my toes now without even stretching. People underestimate the power of stretches
It's good that that worked out for you, but it's worthwhile to mention that clinical studies have shown doing mobility stretches prior to weight training will impact your performance. If you plan on performing a mobility routine concurrently with weight training, you'll ideally do the mobility routine on a separate day of weight training, or a couple hours after your weight training session.
Very happy to see the channel is growing. You guys really deserve it!
Thank you! It's been a long road to get this far.
Did you notice that your increased flexibility aided you when jogging, lifting or engaging in other exercise? Did any regular activities feel better or more relaxed as a result of this challenge?
Hamstring flexibility for me is lower back pain relief. Even when sitting. Literally the best thing ever
increased flexibility helps in better recovery after running. i run 4-5 times a week and after i started doing yoga my legs muscle and back are less fatigue.
@@maggie.online Doing deadlifts feels much better
Day-to-day my legs felt a lot more relaxed and I didn't find myself ever waking up with muscle stiffness or pain one I got rolling with the Yoga stretches. But I also cut down on going for hard runs or extensive lower body training during the 60 days.
Live becomes better when you gain flexibility. A lot less pain for "no reason" every day tasks that you don't really think about like putting on shoes or a jacket become much easier and my amount of trips to the physiotherapist has reduced a lot.
Your videos are inspirational because they are made by someone who is a novice but who's willing to try. Most videos about this are by experts for high performance athletes. Thank you very much!
I’ve recently started stretching due to joint pain. I started around where you did. All I can say is great job! Takes motivation to continually put yourself through the pain
This video is amazing. I loved seeing him on his journey as I begin to start my own.
I always find myself visiting your channel everyday to see if there is a new video, and I've been blessed this fine Saturday morning! :)
Dude, this video was awesome and perfectly timed! Thank you!
This is really good! I have the same problem and I tried to improve as well just a few weeks ago. But I ended up not being consistent... Well, after watching this video, I got some inspiration again! And I hope your mobility improves even more until the end of the year! :)
This might be your most informative video yet!
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great video again. A friend of mine also hadreally bad flexibility. I told him to cinsistently add stretching to his workouts and whenever he can and not to force any movements. his situation was even worse, as he wasn't even able to squat and deadlift properly. however 3 months after doing stretching on a regular basis he finally is can do the deadlift and squad.
And, I am already looking forward to your video about muscle ups! keep it up guys.
“I can now get the whole thing in my mou-... I mean I can now stretch out much further.”
Awesome video!
Bahaha! 😂😂
now this is a goal I can swal... I mean get behind
I never got so motivated in less then a second
What a beautiful video, such genius and honesty in one place well done.
Your videos are really inspiring. Plus there's a lot to learn every time. Thank you man
Incredible job! Congratulations!
Very nice video. Very well done. I've been extremely lazy on stretching especially because i have very tight hammies and didnt know how long its going to take but this puts things on a timeline. Thanks man.
Thank you for the sharing. The improvement looks realistic and encouraging.
You guys really do come up with awesome ideas for videos!
I love this video! It’s so cool to see that putting in the practice produces results! It just takes time and dedication :)
Be careful with too much static stretching before workouts. Studies show that over-lengthening the muscles can decrease strength and even increase chance of injury.
yeah, before any workout one do dynamic stretches. before you do any static stretches you should be warmed up. a short walk/jog is enough for this, just make sure there is plenty of blood in your muscles
Over extending
Yeah you have to get the juicies flowing before you tug on the muscle.
@@username-yn5yo how long should i do jump rope before doing static stretching?
Stretching make the muscles weaker, thats true. If you stretch before a workout you do not increase the chance of injury.
💯💯💯this is awesome bro. Good work. Very Motivated .
If you look at the pictures at 9:07, you can clearly see that most of the increased range of motion is not from hamstring but from his back. If you look at the angle his low back originates from his hips and measure the angle between the angle of the low back and his hamstring it has barely changed. However, if you look at his upper and middle back the change in his back angle is dramatic.
Amazing, I'll try it out!
Did it affect your running?
Guys your videos are awesome. The challenges/goal set is unique.
Can you guys try a vertical jump challenge. That would be really interesting
I second this
yes
Maybe it could be the predecessor to Cam trying to back-flip again!
Finally a win...
And I love your challenges more than your brother's, you are more connected to me!
Love the content keep it coming
We need more of those awesome challenges!!
Always wanted to try this. Great video!
Very nice work with the audio equipment at the studio! :)
Carolyn Leslie hahaha thank you!!
Incidentally I started stretching 9 weeks ago and I was just as bad as you. I'm probably a little younger and I used a yt beginners stretching video everyday. I got probably around the same results. Maybe a little better bc that yt video held great advices such as to relax and constant breathing. From other stretching youtubers I learned by now that it can take a long time till you actually become as flexible as ppl that strech regularly for years already. And I'm definitely often demotivated and blame my genetics and body. Hahs I could so emphasize with you watching this. Anyway I won't stop doing this bc I feel it helps my posture and muscle building a lot and it just feels right
Which Yt?
I've been doing yoga for about eight years now and have recently added in additional stretching. I've also been doing jiu jitsu for 5 years. I had no idea how flexible this has made me until I watched your video. I'm not bragging, I'm just amazed at how my flexibility has increased so much without me even realizing it. I can almost put my foot behind my head, and I can almost touch my palms to the floor with my legs straight. Hopefully we'll both continue to improve as time goes on! I'm 36 and I can tell you that yoga and other stretching has been vital for me in preventing injuries.
The best part of your videos is your random book placement.
ShaunMazerall gotta flaunt the collection 😂
I started stretching training today and your video has come. Thx
This Video is gonna get viral!
Wow where had this channel been all my life
Loved this video, thanks
1.54 Holy moly that light looked perfect with that shot!
FriedLuck thank you!! Pretty proud of how that one turned out 👍
Goal Guys looking forward to what’s gonna come next :D
Thank you. Informative and, above all, realistic.
Congrats dude... Keep up good work.
Great video....working on flexibility as well and this video helped.
What a great video. I subscribed
I made it a habit to stretch every time I shower. It helps!
Very cool thank you for sharing this information, it helps.
Ive been able to do most stretches easily but always had trouble with my hamstrings, this video really gave me hope, thanks.
Who else tried stretching after this
How did you do?
@K C it's not this hard to understand different people have different anatomys
@K C bro i can barely get pass my knees let alone touch my toes, i think it is partly genetic as my father and most of my brothers all have really tight hamstrings and struggle to touch their toes, i also know i have problems with my hips and pelvis which makes my body very strict and not flexible at all.
@K C I did different people have different anatomys is it so hard for you to understand?
@K C some people are naturally more flexible
it may not the one of the best educational purpose but surely most realistic and practical way to give others idea they can try ...
Great video!
Grats on 100 subs
Bkr Z thanks fam 👌
Wow! I loved seeing your progress. Congratulation
Tight hamstrings are often a result of pelvic tilt, which is because of the psoas, not the hamstrings.
Arnav Rawat I was just going to comment this.
Fact. Started stretching my psoas and it's a game changer!
What is psoas?
This man got his back milked
Bravo, A+ for effort! I am 71 and have restarted Yoga after 30 years. If I got even one wish from a genie it would be for longer hamstrings, haha! In just 2 months I've seen my hamstrings loosen up but still a long way to go. I have learned some things: 1. Never do static stretching of cold muscles. Cold muscles don't stretch; they tear. I do gentle leg swings to warm up; those are dynamic stretches; a brisk walk is great. 2. Active stretching is more effective than passive, straps are a form of passive stretching. While lying on my back, if I raise my leg to say 90 degrees, rather than pull on a strap, if I relax and breathe allow my hamstring to relax and surrender while using my hip flexor and quadriceps to do the work of stretching the hamstring, very gently, relaxing more and more, this works much better!
Thank you for this - very interesting.
great video!
Coool, thank you for sharing!!
This has become my fave channel. It gerts me off my ass to do challenges.
Great video. What is acupuncture like?
I wanted to be able to stretch so I worked on it for couple of minutes a day, and in 5 days I was able to touch my toes. Watching this video makes me realize how lucky I was. I'm still practicing every day and it is getting easier and easier to touch the ground.
I love how noticeable improvements are in any domain as long as you are persistent. Thank you for posting this video.
As long as u are persistent for 5 days anything is possible?
sure. except are you hip hinging or just leaning over?
I would be interested in seeing a Yoga flexibility & strength challenge. :) also, this was a great video! Thanks for sharing!
Thank you. I'm so glad you enjoyed it!
Damn, his muscles were extremely tight at the beginning 😂
Hooray you stretch out your hamstrings in 8 weeks in a row keep it up now you're doing great.
Thank you for the video 💜
I really enjoyed this video will set my own personal challenge as a result. Any chance you could share the stretches?
Have you tried opening your hips up? Frog pose, cowface pose, lizard pose, pigeon pose. It’s likely a combination of hamstrings and hips.... I hope you try them and post an update.
Amazing video, thumbs up :) Just wanted to ask how old are you?
Peace be to you! I'm a new subscriber! I found this very motivational! I want to become more flexible so I can regain my speed! I'm a 51 year old, long time marathoner. Your stiffness reminds me of myself! I try to stretch as I'm watching tv. Well do this, Lord willing!😊❤🏃🏾♂️
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as i dancer, I really can't believe people actually struggle with stretching. because Everytime I see someone stretching it's usually before practice and everyone is hella flexible
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Good job on this video.
inspiring. thx!
Where did you go for the runners academy. I can only see their Ontario office, I hope there is one here in cali
*This is awesome! Mine are so tight! Time to start stretching!
you are great and wonderful person ,you try everything to improve . we need People like just do thier best in a posetive way thank you
This was informative. I've been doing this for 8 to 10 weeks (not counting). Some days I find myself more flexible then others. I find if I'm stressed or first thing in the morning I'm tight. When I'm relaxed and had a full day of walking or working my hammys are loose and stretching for me is the best before bed or after my day. In the morning I much too stiff.
However I've actually made this apart of my life now and it's not just hamstrings. Its feet muscle, ankle, knee, hammys, lower back and hips. My aim is to become more limber overall.
Forgot to mention I have pretty much cured my chronic lower back pain and remedied my high ankle sprain I endured 15yrs ago that never went away.
Very inspirational... thank you
Day 1: me in the morning
Last day: me in the evening xD
Great Video! Thank you for sharing your experience! Like you, I have super tight hammies and lower back. I have greatly increased my flexibility by a consistent routine of hanging upside down in an inversion table, using a roller to release my hamstrings and a stretching routine similar to yours. Happy Stretching!
I am 41, and living in Japan. I have been going weekly to a place called Dr. Stretch. After about 9 months (and then daily stretching) I was able to do it!!! Though when I don’t consistently stretch, I go to my weekly stretching not being able to touch my toes. She works both legs, hips, and upper body. It’s pretty awesome.
Also congrats on your new flexibility
Thanks for this
Don’t do static stretches before weight lifting. It‘s proven to hinder both performance and muscle growth.
By an absolutely tiny amount ...
Only if you do the stretches for minutes
Yeah I would recommend doing a warmup instead of stretching first.
@@TheMarshalMurat Depends on the person. Incredibly puts those who are very tight in danger.
His goal his not to muscle growth or to perform.
His goal was do be flexible
Other contributers can be tight lats and tight hip flexors. Great job!
I have this same problem. And i often feel like I am the only one. I am now 39 years old, but this video inspires me to improve myself. Thank you :) And thank you for doing this, it gives me hope.
Enjoying the videos - in a similar spot with flexibility - thank for the moto-vation
It’s weird how some people are more flexible than others. I did basic stretch exercises like you but in like two weeks I reached my toes. I’m 193 cm so I’m pretty proud.
That's really good! I'm 175 cm and when I began stretching I could just reach my knees. After 5 weeks I can now almost reach my ankle! How often did you stretch and how long?
It looks like you're neglecting the lateral side of your hamstring. This is a commonly pulled muscle when sprinting.
Can you elaborate more
@@mohawkstriker7121 There are 3 hamstring muscles, one with two heads. When you bend over and touch your toes, you primarily stretch the one in the middle. When you stretch with your legs wider you stretch some inner muscles of the hamstring. He does stretches for these two. He needs a stretch that does the outside of the hamstring, as he is neglecting it.
Why do you feel that? His knee is extended.
@@rodneyallen3682 that is unrelated
I see what you mean. Certain positions stretch muscles better than others. However, anatomically speaking, I’m sure his biceps femoris long head is at least getting a mild stretch, though. Nordic curls, which heavily target the lateral hamstring, are the sauce for hamstring injury prevention.
I admire your determination 👍
Pure Motivation . Tnx
I enjoyed this.. and though some of the methods were touched on by various people here, I have to mention - Becoming a Supple Leopard by Dr. Kelly Starrett. I have given this book as a gift to multiple family members - that's how much it affected me. I'm not and never have been a Crossfit bro, but this book on mobility has not only increased my functional flexibility but kept my ultrarunning pursuits fairly steady, enabling me to deal with potential issues as they arose. His most common refrain, "All humans should be able to perform basic maintenance on themselves," is a great statement of purpose for this book and also something that really resonated with me.
At the beginning of the video, I kept thinking "he's furrowing his brow too much, gotta relax the face" - I like the progression of this video, cause in the end you mentioned the same thing. I learned to relax my face and to remember to breathe in my yoga class, too. It's funny how we think putting all that tension in our face means we're getting a better stretch or work out. It made such a difference in my yoga practice when I focused on breathing and releasing all that unnecessary tension.
Very cool. I have the same problems. Did you notice any changes in your running or changes in sleep?
I'm a simple guy.. I see a Goal Guys video, I hit the like button
I don't even stretch at all and if I do I co an go way further. Great video by the way, and for always staying consistent with the things you do.
We are the exact same on distance I can reach! I am training for a race and it's obvious that my right leg needs stretching! Thank you for the video!!
The Great and Secret Show is one of my favorite books ever! :D If I wasnt already subscribed I would be now.
Anywho, I need to do this. Same for my kids too. I've never been able to touch my toes and even my small children can't.. and they're supposed to be flexible lol
As much as I appreciate your efforts, it is really important to mention, that many people who have tight hamstrings only have a "anterior pelvic tilt", which means the hamstrings are more extended because at the back the pelvic is tilted upwards and at the front downwards. The reason is mainly tight hip flexors, weak glutes and weak abs at bottomstomach.
So the hamstrings are always automatically stretched because the distance is higher......so by stretching the hamstrings, this problem could become even worse, because it weakens the hamstrings even more.
Sry for my shitty english but I would just recommend to search on youtube "anterior pelvic tilt" if you have this lower back issue.........most mainly if you sit a lot.
+Derek: Another reason is lordosis. Women who wear high heels on a regular basis experience the anterior tilt as well.
Make a video on what exercises to do if I want to be able to do autofelatio. Thanks!