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I've always had problems with that test. I guess my hamstrings are tied up in knots which are difficult to stretch out. However, you can do some partner stretches that seem to help. Especially the...

So I tried to dunk today...I'm waaaay off!!!

Bench Press 1.5xBody Weight -Barely
Run 1.5 Miles in <10 Minutes - Yes
Dunk a Basketball - Haven't tried
Leg Press 2.25xBody Weight - No
Swim 700 Yards in <12 Minutes - Probably not!
Do 40...

I gotta admit, I do have low back pain and the doctor told me that I needed to loosen my hamstrings. I did stretch for awhile, but it has never been consistent.

I've never been good at flexibility tests. My leg barely gets to 45 degree without my hamstrings screaming for mercy. I know I have to do more stretching.

Have you tried stretching your hamstrings to ease the tension in your lower back? That worked for me!

I just got one today and it hurt like hell!! LOL...how often should I do this?

My hamstrings are tight as steel and I can't seem to loosen them up. I've tried stretching, deep-tissue massage and stiff-legged deadlifts. I'm a little better, but it isn't consistent. The only...

I can barely reach my shins much less my toes! I've always had flexibility problems...no matter how much I stretch. I'm trying to get better.

According to these goals, I'M OUT OF SHAPE!! :))

I know some people bash fitness goals, however I saw an article in men's fitness a year or two ago that listed some fitness goals that the majority of people should strive for.

So how many of...

True...that is why major flexibility gains is not always recommended in some sports. However, overall general flexibility is good for optimal performance.

I do most of my stretching after my workout...I'm more limber then.

I bet mine are tighter than yours!! LOL...i hate stretching my hams...those are the worst!!!! My trainer would have me lie on my back while he pushed my leg back as far as it would go. Talk about...

I'm still tight!

I'm attending a class at my gym and we are doing a range of motion project concentrating on hamstring flexibility. Lay on your back and raise one leg in the air keeping the other leg flat on the...

I thought partner stretches was PNF stretching. Ballistic stretching is a bouncing movement that isn't recommended.

Please post the routine. I definately need to increase my flexibility. I suck!!!

I would imagine that if you overstretch, it would be counterproductive. Although stretching is not one of my favorite things to do, I do feel it will help me in the long run with overall fitness. I...

Try and get a trainer or workout partner to push your leg further back. Research the contract-relax method and it should help you. It will hurt like hell, but worth it.