Best Exercises to Recover from a Hamstring Strain

Standing Hamstring Stretch

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Seated Hamstring Stretch

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Strengthens the hamstring muscles, supports recovery, and helps prevent re-injury by restoring muscle balance and control.

Glute Bridges

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Activates hamstrings in a controlled way, enhances stability, and prepares the muscle for more advanced exercises safely.

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Reduces muscle soreness, breaks up scar tissue, and improves circulation for better recovery outcomes.

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Strengthens hip flexors and hamstrings without strain, promoting controlled movement and improved muscle coordination during recovery.

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Builds hamstring strength and functional stability, aiding in a safe return to daily activities and light sports.

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Best Exercises to Recover from a Hamstring Strain

Standing Hamstring Stretch

Improves flexibility, reduces tightness, and promotes blood flow to the strained area for faster healing and pain relief.

Seated Hamstring Stretch

Gently lengthens hamstring muscles, decreases stiffness, and aids in regaining normal range of motion post-injury.

Strengthens the hamstring muscles, supports recovery, and helps prevent re-injury by restoring muscle balance and control.

Hamstring Curls

Glute Bridges

Engages glutes and hamstrings together, building strength while relieving tension on the injured muscle group.

Activates hamstrings in a controlled way, enhances stability, and prepares the muscle for more advanced exercises safely.

Heel Digs

Reduces muscle soreness, breaks up scar tissue, and improves circulation for better recovery outcomes.

Foam Rolling

Strengthens hip flexors and hamstrings without strain, promoting controlled movement and improved muscle coordination during recovery.

Straight Leg Raises

Builds hamstring strength and functional stability, aiding in a safe return to daily activities and light sports.

Step-Ups

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