Doorway Hamstring Stretch
Hamstring length without back strain — the lying version wins.
Medically reviewed by Dr. Alan S. Bader, DC — Chiropractic Physician, Nevada License B-567 · About Dr. Bader · Last reviewed: July 2026
Before you try these: this library is educational, not a prescription. Movements that are right for one finding are wrong for another — stop any exercise that increases your pain, and if you have an injury, red-flag symptoms (see our when-to-seek-medical-care page), or a condition under treatment, get examined before self-treating. Ask us to tailor these at your visit — that’s the whole point of them.
How to do it
- Lie in a doorway, one leg through it flat on the floor.
- Rest the other leg up the door frame, knee comfortably soft.
- Scoot closer to deepen; hold 30–60 seconds per side.
- Breathe — hamstrings release on the exhale.
⚠ Cautions
Keep the pelvis heavy on the floor. Sharp posterior-knee pain or nerve-line tingling means back off — tightness that never improves is worth examining.
Unsure whether this movement fits YOUR findings? That’s exactly what visits are for — exercises here get tailored, dosed and upgraded as you progress. (775) 829-7575.
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