hamstrings Archives - Custom Pilates and Yoga

Release Your Hamstrings with the Foam Roller

The Pilates hamstring release on the foam roller gives you a heck of an upper body and ab workout. Here’s the Pilates way to release your hamstrings.

Pilates One Leg Kick: A Pilates Classic Hamstring Challenge

By Sarah Stockett

I think One Leg Kick is the most challenging Pilates hamstring exercise. There is a modification to make it more accessible. I will teach you both versions.

Parsvottanasana: Open Your Hamstrings and Fix Back Pain

By Sarah Stockett

Parsvottanasana is great for people with tight hamstrings and low back pain. When done correctly, it stretches the hamstrings and helps traction your spine.

Use Paschimottanasana to Relieve Your Sciatica Right Now

By Sarah Stockett

The yoga pose Paschimottanasana can help you relieve sciatica if your sciatica is caused from piriformis tightness and not a spinal nerve issue.

Hamstrings: Learn Your Muscles

By Sarah Stockett

Three muscles make up the hamstrings: semimembranosus, semitendinosus, and biceps femoris. They bend your knee, extend your hip, and balance the quadriceps.