Hamstrings flexibility test

To do this test stretch, you need a towel or stretching strap. For more information about what type of strap to use check out.Then follow these steps:

• Lie down on the floor with your legs straight out in front of you and your arms to your sides.
• Bring your right foot toward your chest and wrap a strap or towel around the arch of your foot.
• Inhale and as you exhale extend your right leg toward the ceiling. Try to keep your right leg as straight as possible and your hips on the floor. If it’s more comfortable for you, you can bend your left leg so that your foot is on the floor but it’s important to try to keep your right leg straight, even if it is not straight up to the ceiling. Remember, you are only evaluating your flexibility, so it’s okay if your leg does not go very high. Keep working at it and stretch regularly and you’ll soon see improvement.
• Make a note on your worksheet at what point your foot stops.
• 10:00 is tight.
• 12:00 is a healthy range of motion.
• 1:00 is very flexible.
• Repeat this stretch with your left leg and record those results on your worksheet, too.