Ideal Stretch Hamstring Stretching Device with DVD

HAMSTRING AND CALF STRETCHER: Most effective hamstring stretching device, stretching the hamstring and calf at the same time.

BACK AND KNEE STRETCHER: IdealStretch also relives tight and short Illio-Tibial (IT) band tissues, reducing lower back, knee, and lateral knee pain. Stretching the hamstrings relieves back pressure and pain.

SAFE: Bending over is a horrible way to stretch. IdealStretch uses the safest way, which is lying on your back with your knee straight, eliminating the pressure off of your spine and maintaining proper hip orientation.

MULTPLE STRETCHES SAME DEVICE: Hamstring, Hip, IT Band, and Groin stretches can all be performed using this single device. Highly effective for warmup, exercise, post-exercise, physical therapy and rehabilitation.

QUALITY: The light steel frame is made of the highest quality using heavy-duty construction.

STRETCHING Don't OVER DO IT! Harder and faster will not get the results you want. The goal is to gain flexibility without causing injury. The correct way to stretch is in small increments. Be sure your leg muscles are warmed up before stretching. If you push yourself too far too fast, you risk serious injury. THE PASSIVE, STATIC STRETCH Lie flat on the floor. With one knee bent, lift the other leg and put the stretcher in position. Straighten the leg first and then pull it towards the torso, gently and slowly. When you feen the hamstring tighten, or when you reach your current range of motion, stop and hold this position for 10 to 30 seconds. Switch from one leg to the other 3 to 5 times. THE ISOMETRIC STRETCH The three basic steps to isometric stretching are: • actively lengthen the target muscle • isometrically contract the target muscle • actively lengthen the target muscle again. A muscle is more relaxed and able to lengthen after a strong isometric contraction. This readiness to lengthen is the result of the inverse stretch reflex. When one muscle contracts, the opposing muscle relaxes because of neurological inhibition, thereby allowing movement to occur around a joint.
Brand: IdealStretch, Model: IdealStretch