Connor Davies Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 Straight leg pike stretches. I feel them in my knees before I feel them in my hamstrings. Any advice? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Klemen Bobnar Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 I feel them more in my knees or a little higher too, but it's not pain. I think it's because I can't fully close the hips due to flexibility problems. I find positions where I can maintain a flat back more useful for stretching the hamstrings. http://b-reddy.org/2013/07/29/better-exercises-to-stretch-the-hamstrings/ I find this one good. I also use straddle pancake and the low position of cossack squat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vincent Stoyas Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 This is anecdotal advice, but what has helped me immensely is stretching my calves. I always thought my hamstrings were to blame, but since I've been working n my calves my flexibility in pike has increased dramatically and there's no pain behind my knee anymore. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach Sommer Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Vincearoo is correct. The discomfort you are feeling is from tight calves; not the hamstrings. Yours in Fitness,Coach Sommer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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