Pike Stretch

Description: Hamstring stretch

Goal: Upper body to lay flat on legs
Objective: Increase flexibility

Stretch until you feel a gentle pull, do not force body into position, this can cause damage. Hold at least 20 up to 30 seconds.

Equipment: None
Reps: 2 – 20 sec each
Time: 5 min

1. Ensure your body is warm before stretching. For a quick warm up, do 25 jumping jacks. Windmills are great for this stretch to warm up shoulder joints. This is great to do after other drills.
2. Start on the floor in a seated position with legs out straight and together. Toes should switch between pointed and flexed for a full stretch.
3. Stretch straight arms up over head.
4. Lean body over with arms reaching for toes, and nose to knees. Reach until you feel a gentle pull, do not force body into stretch, this can cause damage. Hold for 20 up to 30 seconds.
5. Grab feet and gently pull up for calf and hamstring stretch as well.

Safety:

• Body should be warm before stretching.
• Do not force body position, this can cause damage.