David, who posts on TikTok as @movementbydavid, shared a “hamstring flexibility hack” that will allow you to touch your toes in no time – and there’s no equipment needed
If you’ve ever fancied yourself as a bit of a contortionist but thought your body just wasn’t up to scratch, flexibility coach David is here to tell you that’s not the case and you can achieve your goals.
Posting on TikTok under the handle @movementbydavid, he’s gone viral with his “hamstring flexibility hack” that promises to get you touching your toes in no time at all.
In his video caption, David clarifies, “Okay well it’s not really a hack, it’s an actual workout that WILL give results”. David’s mate was struggling to reach his toes due to “always been tight” hamstrings, but David confidently assured him, “we can improve that for sure”, showing off what he could do.
For those looking to limber up, David suggests starting with elephant walks, doing 30 reps. The technique involves keeping “keep the back perfectly flat, hinge your hips, bend one knee, and then switch it to the other side.” David insists: “Don’t lose tension for any of the reps”.
To further enhance your flexibility, David recommends the single leg RDL, which you should perform for 10 reps on each side. The instructions are clear: “bend one knee, keep one leg perfectly straight, use your toes on the ground as a kickstand for balance, stick your hips out behind you, hinge forward ’til you feel that deepest possible tingly stretch, lift your chest upright nice and slow”. And if you find yourself shaking, David reassures, “if you start shaking, that’s normal too”.
The final stretch in the trio is a solo hamstring stretch, lasting half a minute. You’ll want to be grounded with one leg fully extended ahead. Fitness guru David recommends you “grab whatever you can whether that be your ankle, your heel, your toes, and pull your head toward your feet”.
After wrapping up the stretches, when David’s mate mentioned he was “sweating”, David challenged him to twirl thrice and then attempt to reach his toes. His friend managed to outdo himself, placing his palms flat on the ground before him, all thanks to these straightforward exercises.
According to the NHS website, experts in health care reckon boosting your flexibility can enhance your posture, diminish discomfort and pain, and cut down the risk of injuries. Being limber is key for maintaining everyday activities, so striving for maximum flexibility is crucial.
For adults, the goal should be:
