Don't Stretch Tight Hamstrings! Do This First.

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  • เผยแพร่เมื่อ 8 มี.ค. 2023
  • Struggling with hamstring flexibility? 😭
    It’s one of the worlds biggest misconceptions that flexibility is all about muscle tightness 🤨
    Sure, muscle tightness is absolutely a factor that needs addressing but your nervous system is SO influential for the range you have and if you’re looking for flexibility gains, learning more about the nervous system is KEY 🔑
    So before you go bending over those hamstrings time after time, be sure to give your sciatic nerve a little love first with some nerve glides. This is just one example of how you can do so.
    Give it a test right now and see what instant gains you can make and let me know below! 💭
    #shorts
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  • @mineyurekli
    @mineyurekli ปีที่แล้ว +186

    This kind of quality content is life saving

  • @jeanvogler9131
    @jeanvogler9131 ปีที่แล้ว +130

    Holy crap! This actually works!!! You are giving me lots of hope. I thought I would never regain stretch in my hamstrings, when it turns out I'm just fighting nerve pain.

    • @chardaerenee
      @chardaerenee 22 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

      Same!!!🎉

  • @bombastic-butterflyack4679
    @bombastic-butterflyack4679 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

    This really helps me isolate the feeling of my hamstrings stretching at their knee attachment point, and after doing a round of this my legs feel warm and looser. Will absolutely be adding to my mobility routine!

  • @CheburashkaGenovna
    @CheburashkaGenovna 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +18

    Finally somebody following science! 👏

  • @ildesu789
    @ildesu789 ปีที่แล้ว +176

    I can't even get over 90° with my legs straight 😅

    • @applesaus395
      @applesaus395 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +24

      Yeah man just started doing mma and when I tested my flexibility I was shocked that sitting at a 90 degree angle hurt me so much

    • @equinox2655
      @equinox2655 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@applesaus395I wanna start MMA. How did u find a good gym?

    • @Padraigp
      @Padraigp 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Do some leg lifts. When youre standing up raise the leg a little bit straight in front of you with the toe pointing towards the ceiling and just go as far as you can. AS the front of the leg gets stronger you can push down on the thigh and push upwards...strengthening the front of the leg seems to help the back of the leg stretch ..i did a lot to stretch my hams and it never worked till i started strengthening the opposite way. So instead of pulling the leg to stretch the back pushing against the leg from the front and pushing upwards if that makes sense.

    • @Padraigp
      @Padraigp 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      ​@@applesaus395keep your knees loose and focus on the bskcck strength first. When the back is stronger and more flexible the legs can relax better. Thata what ive found anyway that stretching one thing is more about strengthening the opposite thing.

    • @applesaus395
      @applesaus395 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      @@Padraigp yeah. I think the issue now is more hip flexibility. For some kicks/drills my hips collapse basically. Thanks for the advice!

  • @LillyMunster85
    @LillyMunster85 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    This literally made inches of difference!! Thank you!!!

  • @argent3629
    @argent3629 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

    OMG THIS WORKED 😮 my hamstrings have been ridiculously tight and I’ve been worried about my other lifts being affected by it (or body hurt from them). THANK YOU!!

  • @angelica7543
    @angelica7543 ปีที่แล้ว +36

    I wish I could save this! Why won't youtube let me save this like regular videos?... Great advice!!

    • @rainbowchasingunicorn
      @rainbowchasingunicorn ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Save it to your reminders

    • @brucelevine6517
      @brucelevine6517 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      yes there is also ulnar nerve flossing for ulnar nerve intrapment

    • @03-yashanand25
      @03-yashanand25 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      If you go to your history and click on the three dots, you could save it to a playlist

    • @zirwasiddique7658
      @zirwasiddique7658 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Like it. Then you can open liked videos in the library.

    • @angelica7543
      @angelica7543 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@03-yashanand25 Thanks for the tip, I'll try that

  • @colossusofrhodes1282
    @colossusofrhodes1282 15 วันที่ผ่านมา +1

    You trying to “do the wave” aka breakdance was really cute and unexpected

  • @annwan10
    @annwan10 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    first time i see a fitness content creator talking about nerve glides!!! you’re a good one

  • @GonzoTehGreat
    @GonzoTehGreat ปีที่แล้ว +18

    This is my favorite Yoga/Stretching/Flexibility channel on YT. Best advice, best presentation! 👍

    • @channel44277
      @channel44277 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      This woman has the best no nonsense straight to the point effective tips....outstanding

    • @larrysullivan8890
      @larrysullivan8890 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @GonzotehGreat....agreed ! I started doing the " only 3 stretches you need" from her video.
      At 65 yoa I can't believe the flexibility it has given me

  • @texa5boi
    @texa5boi 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    This gave me so much relief from the tight hamstrings I’ve been having these past two days!

  • @daniahkitten
    @daniahkitten ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Wow this is the best tip ever!!!!! If only I was taught this years ago 😢😅❤❤❤❤🙏🏾

  • @sallyogis199
    @sallyogis199 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Niice update. I followed your nerve glide video recommended at the end of your "the only 3 stretches" video. But will use this now.

  • @user-bu4hd8fv3f
    @user-bu4hd8fv3f 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    This stretch and techinique are awesome!!! Thank you so much. I thought I tweaked my knee but after doing this the tightness disappeared, it must have been my hamstring causing the pain and stiffness.

  • @wilhelmmeyer5830
    @wilhelmmeyer5830 ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Are there nerve glide exercises for other bodyparts or even the whole body?

    • @AM2K2
      @AM2K2 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      I like the arm nerve glides, look up ulnar/radial/medium nerve glides. Be careful with nerve glides...they aren't stretches, nerves are very sensitive...never hold it like a stretch, keep moving

  • @peterspuijman5260
    @peterspuijman5260 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Liv, many thanks, it's very motivating ❤

  • @poolboyinla
    @poolboyinla 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    thank you

  • @thequietlife1152
    @thequietlife1152 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    THIS is why I subscribed. Amazing! Thank you!

  • @mago777
    @mago777 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Wow… Amazing… thank you!

  • @farronwhitefield4384
    @farronwhitefield4384 ปีที่แล้ว +11

    Will the nerves relax overtime by doing consistent nerve glides, like stretching a muscle?

    • @hannavandenheuvel6963
      @hannavandenheuvel6963 ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Not so much relax but they will glide more easily meaning you won't feel them stretch before your muscles do! Nerves are not supposed to stretch, contract or relax- they are only meant to glide through. Once you do these nerve glides before you stretch they will never hinder your flexibility progress again :) You do have to keep this up overtime though.

  • @CursedWheelieBin
    @CursedWheelieBin 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I remember you did a video about this and it’s been a great help, so thank you

  • @samday6621
    @samday6621 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you, so timely!
    I was focused (lost in yoga mind nirvana) in Tuesday’s class and can still feel stretched muscles (Thursday) and I have a strong flow class tonight. I want to look after myself.

  • @surfbra27
    @surfbra27 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I been doing this everyday like two weeks along with other stretches I love it making great progress

  • @senoritafashions1971
    @senoritafashions1971 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Best technique ever searched....thank u❤

  • @aav_n
    @aav_n 16 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Thank you 💕

  • @cherrycran2247
    @cherrycran2247 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Just when I need this! Thank u❤

  • @barbarastout1342
    @barbarastout1342 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I appreciate this video entitled Nerve Glide on how to properly and gently stretch hamstrings. I'm interested I. More gene stretching movements... can't afford to join monthly right now. But I appreciate your work

  • @quadrantids8166
    @quadrantids8166 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love your channel!!!

  • @nemesmjat
    @nemesmjat ปีที่แล้ว

    It worked!!!! Thanks!

  • @eduveld
    @eduveld ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Perfect timing! ^^ Thank you for your essential content. I feel like a lot of people otherwise miss out on a lot of those little steps necessary to build flexibility. (Looks in the mirror)

  • @yogaflow3457
    @yogaflow3457 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wonderful advice that works. Thanks!

  • @shangtamang7340
    @shangtamang7340 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This is great. I'm in love with it

  • @JusAuntieAskYoMomma
    @JusAuntieAskYoMomma ปีที่แล้ว +1

    This actually works

  • @Aesop531
    @Aesop531 29 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Awesome content! Where's the original video for this?

  • @FrankTranDesign
    @FrankTranDesign 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Didn't know I needed this until today. Thanks for sharing!

  • @Renee11123
    @Renee11123 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much! My hamstring were tight from working at my desk most of the day. This helped alot!

  • @bettyglitter4760
    @bettyglitter4760 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow i do this, didn't realize it was a good technique

  • @missstorrm
    @missstorrm ปีที่แล้ว

    i saw a video abt it on your channel some time ago. it's a really great "exercise", helps so much. thank you~!

  • @jeniwren56
    @jeniwren56 ปีที่แล้ว

    Wow! That really works!

  • @kkbinteractive
    @kkbinteractive 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Omg tysm new subbie 😊❤️

  • @bmejia220
    @bmejia220 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Awesome stretch thank you

  • @haiilsxo
    @haiilsxo ปีที่แล้ว

    TYSM!

  • @khlo2wildd
    @khlo2wildd 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I needed this for my dance tryouts I needed to do a high kick and I can finally do it ty 😭

  • @bart1342
    @bart1342 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    a la explicacion perfecta +10 y otro 10 a la simpatia

  • @itsshannonbauer
    @itsshannonbauer ปีที่แล้ว

    this content has saved me. 🌸🕊️

  • @olyaodnoral2767
    @olyaodnoral2767 ปีที่แล้ว

    it works! amazing

  • @andrewjuarez5714
    @andrewjuarez5714 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    So smooth and lovely ❤

  • @kristinrodriguezrealtordmv3434
    @kristinrodriguezrealtordmv3434 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I love nerve gliding exercises

  • @zahiarizk4612
    @zahiarizk4612 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great tip and great music. Where can I find it? What’s the name?

    • @danflem
      @danflem หลายเดือนก่อน

      It’s called Wait A Minute by WILLOW

  • @zveryok1
    @zveryok1 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Eh. Or you can do any other kind of hammy warm up. Bodyweight deadlifts for example.

  • @SergijRatusnij
    @SergijRatusnij ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you so much, you very help me

  • @raymondkb2nzo788
    @raymondkb2nzo788 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Very good

  • @gouriraval3500
    @gouriraval3500 ปีที่แล้ว

    post more stuff for tight hamstring. can't do perfect forward bends.

  • @chapletgymworkout
    @chapletgymworkout ปีที่แล้ว

    Perfect workout ❤

  • @AyJayGibson
    @AyJayGibson ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you

  • @Loveddeeply626
    @Loveddeeply626 ปีที่แล้ว

    😮it worked!

  • @darwinmonzingo9738
    @darwinmonzingo9738 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    clever girl ty for the tip
    😇

  • @Oceanclash
    @Oceanclash ปีที่แล้ว

    thanks this is helps

  • @jonreynolds6597
    @jonreynolds6597 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Love this.. ❤❤❤ 🙏

  • @kieranmoore7780
    @kieranmoore7780 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Woohoo Someone knows about nerve flossing! I get every client to do that before stretching their calves or hammies

  • @mariadelcaminohernandez5871
    @mariadelcaminohernandez5871 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Gracias

  • @AS-cc4nc
    @AS-cc4nc ปีที่แล้ว +1

    How can I nerve glide for the straddle/middle split?

  • @leotorres2989
    @leotorres2989 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Ty sm I was like pls help and this is the only one that did

  • @thidonkgowe1685
    @thidonkgowe1685 5 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Best song ever. Willow is too dope

  • @Womanteaandlove
    @Womanteaandlove 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wait I'm trying it right now
    It does work omg 😯❤

  • @Hannah7Banana
    @Hannah7Banana ปีที่แล้ว

    Omg this actually works

  • @YogawithLunaThai
    @YogawithLunaThai 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I gave it a try and my feet feel amazing now 😊

  • @Padraigp
    @Padraigp 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

    When my hammies are tight i always do a press against my shin forwards instead ans that seems to work better than any stretching ever did

  • @bbjonas4233
    @bbjonas4233 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    When should we incorporate stretching? Do we do these until there is no tightness and then start stretching our hamstrings? Thank you

  • @brucelevine6517
    @brucelevine6517 ปีที่แล้ว

    helpful

  • @IQuitWoWForThis
    @IQuitWoWForThis ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Mild Sensation. MILD!

  • @kkbinteractive
    @kkbinteractive 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    life is way easier when you listen to professionals

  • @starskids2491
    @starskids2491 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    It works yaarr❤

  • @Creapzzz7
    @Creapzzz7 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Goodd 🎉

  • @ksefood9957
    @ksefood9957 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    OMG that's not as easy as it looks. Thanks anyway I'll have to make it a routine

  • @SolusDarkcoat
    @SolusDarkcoat ปีที่แล้ว

    Relax, take deep breaths and try to relax the muscles.

  • @paganiyah
    @paganiyah 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Song name?

    • @sear8618
      @sear8618 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Willow - wait a minute

  • @carltonhall6628
    @carltonhall6628 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    how long before I see any benefits in this? I don't see any difference in a week, but I guess it may take a while as I've never done these before and I've had 40 years of rock solid hammies!

  • @joshuaodjick5087
    @joshuaodjick5087 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Pulled my hammy a few days ago, is this good for rehab of the hamstrings?

  • @astralmaster1692
    @astralmaster1692 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How do i get my closed leg back towards my ear like that if its too tight?

  • @firstname6911
    @firstname6911 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It's work

  • @sciencebae
    @sciencebae 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I can’t not stretch my leg that close to my by body 😢

  • @iu.lia.na.
    @iu.lia.na. ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I wish I could save reels on TH-cam

    • @xcast1
      @xcast1 ปีที่แล้ว

      You can save a YT "short video" like normal long videos to playlist after re-opening from view history in app. Or in PC/browser after clicking on the time stamp of any comment e.g. (besides other methods)

    • @iu.lia.na.
      @iu.lia.na. ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@xcast1 I usually share the links to my notepad lol

    • @radopotepuh3458
      @radopotepuh3458 8 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I send to email

  • @ailurophile2157
    @ailurophile2157 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This worked miraculously for my right leg 1 time. Then when I lifted up both legs, my left leg which still tight is shorter then my right leg😂. I do it few more times for my left leg and it becomes closer and equal length when I raise both of them up. I guess my left leg need a few more release haha
    I feel like its a lot more easier to do leg exercise with your loose hamstring

  • @SRGots
    @SRGots 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This did nothing for my tight hamstrings. I don't think they're ever getting loose.

  • @ariochacheron
    @ariochacheron 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    My leg striaght is like a ~70° angle

  • @vaderpolska2838
    @vaderpolska2838 ปีที่แล้ว

    Super

  • @AmbieJoi
    @AmbieJoi ปีที่แล้ว

    I love all of your stuff! Also-WHAT SONG IS THIS?! xx

    • @oneminutedaily6394
      @oneminutedaily6394 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      same

    • @Saraeid92
      @Saraeid92 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Song is Wait a minute! From Willow

    • @AmbieJoi
      @AmbieJoi ปีที่แล้ว

      @@Saraeid92 Thank you! Yay! 🤗

  • @user-br1gm3et5w
    @user-br1gm3et5w 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Good

  • @jiata4525
    @jiata4525 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I follow this method but it doesn’t work for me:((( my leg won’t move even a bit further

    • @calebweber967
      @calebweber967 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Then I suppose at this point, the muscle actually is the limiting factor for range. Still warm up though!

    • @jiata4525
      @jiata4525 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@calebweber967 You mean my muscles can be too weak to stretch? I’ve been doing intensive weigh training 4-5 times per week for almost 2 years now so I wouldn’t expect it to be an issue 😅 but maybe you’re right? The other thing is I might be pushing myself too far sometimes when it comes to stretching, since I’ve never been a flexible person. In fact when I was a child I dreamed of being a gymnast, but I always found myself giving up on stretching as I saw other kids being naturally flexible, learning how to do the splits in two weeks while I couldn’t even touch the ground 😢 so this year I made a plan on finally achieving my splits and I managed to become a little more flexible than I was before, but recently I feel like I hit a plateau, there’s no way I can go deeper in my splits. So I’m wondering if I’m overstretching or I’ve just reached my limit:(

    • @calebweber967
      @calebweber967 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jiata4525 No, you're definitely strong enough to stretch, as that isn't a huge factor. I'm saying that your muscle flexibility is probably the biggest cause of your inflexibility. How long have you been stretching currently? And regarding your splits rn, are you trying side or front splits, and how deep are you rn?

    • @jiata4525
      @jiata4525 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@calebweber967 I’ve been stretching regularly since October last year. I’m trying to get my front splits and currently my stretching routine looks like this: 4-5 days days per week I do Anna mcnulty 15 min stretching for front splits after my weight training and on my rest days I usually do some yoga/pilates or mobility training. I’m thinking about changing my stretching routine since I don’t find it very effective so far, but I’m not sure how should I change it. As for my front splits, it’s hard for me to say how deep I can go rn, I definitely need 2-3 pillows under my hips that’s the farthest I can go

    • @calebweber967
      @calebweber967 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@jiata4525 the full body routine? And how much progress have you seen in these 5 months?

  • @BigWang7
    @BigWang7 ปีที่แล้ว

    Holy sh*t can't believe this worked lol

  • @annieblah2357
    @annieblah2357 19 วันที่ผ่านมา

    ❤❤❤

  • @lauraishere777
    @lauraishere777 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I don’t know why, but I didn’t get more flexible doing this

  • @crankypantsmcduff
    @crankypantsmcduff 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have Ehlers Danlos and it hurts yet I don't have issues being able to go straight into full on stretches I just struggle to maintain them. If I stretch long enough I can get into some awkward positions but I can get stuck, what have I done wrong?

  • @will4may175
    @will4may175 ปีที่แล้ว

    But Van Damme shown us to use ropes and pulleys to force the stretch 😊
    My flexibility is terrible tbh, I used to be able to do the splits, put my chin to my knees etc, 30 years later I can barely put my leg 90deg straight out without my hamstrings screaming, I will give this a go when I finish work today.

    • @spontaneousbootay
      @spontaneousbootay ปีที่แล้ว

      Yea you do that after you warm up, do this, and have stretched consistently for a while.

  • @General_Gene
    @General_Gene 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    But what should i do whit the pain? I can't strech it because it hurts like hell.

  • @jackolantern6172
    @jackolantern6172 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    With any muscle, if it’s too tight stretching won’t even work. You’re going to have to massage that out and break up the fascia. Massage guns, heat and ice are your friends. THEN work on stretching and strengthening and working on your balance so your brain relearns how to activate the appropriate muscles for each movement. Otherwise you’ll just tighten back up

  • @Nonethelessh
    @Nonethelessh ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi, i hope you're well. i want to ask, my hamstring is not flexible enough. I do yoga almost everyday for three months, but not flexible. Could it be because I do yoga after waking up in the morning? Please help me for this situation. Sincerly love.

    • @LeeKnowsCatss
      @LeeKnowsCatss ปีที่แล้ว

      I was in the same position as you, I did yoga for a long time (about 2 years) and I only got minimal hamstring flexibility. I saw a huge improvement when I shifted to mobility and strength training though

    • @Nonethelessh
      @Nonethelessh ปีที่แล้ว

      @@LeeKnowsCatss Thanks for your comment. But strength training? I am only fifty kilos. Which muscles should i train first? And what do you think about “Yoga Down Dog” app? Is it usefull?

  • @nadecheboer9210
    @nadecheboer9210 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Doesn't work for me?