Heel-Forward Standing Hamstring Stretch

A hamstring stretch that needs no bench and no bending over to the floor. Step one foot a short way forward, heel down and toes pointing up, and bend the back knee slightly. Then hinge forward from the hips with your back long and flat until you feel the stretch along the back of the front thigh. The hinge is the point: keep your lower back straight rather than rounding down toward your toes. If there is a low wall, bench or step handy, rest the heel on it instead and lean in gently, keeping the standing knee soft. Hold around 30 seconds per leg.