r/Stretching

Hi guys!

I finally figured out why I can't get my roundoff! It's my Hamstrings being extremely tight as I've never once stretched them before. I am trying to get this and my Straddle Jump by the end of the summer .

The picture is about as far as my leg will go up right now after 1 day of stretching.

Any advice for stretches/activities? I try to stretch 20 mins a day.

Had some really good results with my back against the sofa, slowly bringing my feet in day by day to improve ankle dorsiflexion.

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Reduces stress and tension — stretching relaxes the muscles, regulates breathing, and helps calm the nervous system.

Improves mood — physical activity releases endorphins, which create feelings of joy and satisfaction.

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Just finished my first ever stretching routine! It felt amazing! I couldn’t believe how inflexible I was 😂. Do you guys notice a big difference in day to day life if you stretch everyday? I’m turning this into a daily habit.

It's been busy since I've started moderating this sub but I think we're finally in a position of SFW stretching, the healing has begun!

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When I sit cross-legged on the floor (photo attached), my knees float really high instead of dropping toward the ground. I'm a guy in my 30s, reasonably active.

My own guess is that it's limited hip external rotation. What makes me think it's the hips and not something else: when I sit in a chair and rotate my knee outward, the range looks pretty normal to me. It's mainly in this seated floor position that the knees won't come down.

A few questions:

1. Does this actually look like a hip external rotation limitation, or could it be something else (adductor tightness, ankle/knee position, pelvic tilt, etc.)?
2. What stretches or drills would you recommend to bring the knees down over time?
3. Roughly how long does progress like this usually take with consistent practice?

Any advice appreciated. Thanks!

I’ve had a massive knot in this area for a while and it is causing pain to my back on that side any help would be appreciated