This stretch is really good for the lower back - photos by Daviot Kelly

Daviot Kelly, Staff Reporter

1 - Interlock fingers above head, pushing palms upward until reaching point of tightness and hold.

2 - While lying on your back, grasp thigh behind the knee and gently pull toward chest, keeping leg straight and your other leg bent.

3 - Standing on one leg, grasp the other ankle and gently pull up and back towards buttocks. Keep pelvis from tilting and torso upright.

4 - Lying on your back, grasp behind the knees and pull thighs in toward the chest, back remaining flat.

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Pull the leg back until you feel the tightness in the hamstring.

Make sure to keep the back straight and the arms pointing straight up slightly behind the head.

Make sure the leg you're holding is straight, giving you the ultimate stretch.