Recovery Drills: Which stretch is the hamstring?

• A. Groin Stretch
• B. Single Leg Over
• C. Calf Stretch
• D. Hamstring Stretch

Answer: (D)

Identifying the stretch that targets the hamstrings. The hamstrings are the muscles along the back of the thigh that bend the knee and help extend the hip. A true hamstring stretch lengthens these muscles by moving the hip into extension while the knee is kept straight or near straight. That is exactly what the Hamstring Stretch is designed to do, so it’s the best choice. The groin stretch targets the inner thigh (adductors), the calf stretch targets the muscles at the back of the lower leg, and the single leg over stretch focuses on other areas such as the hips or glutes, not the hamstrings.