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  Ideal Stretch Hamstring Stretching Device with DVD has 3 reviews at Amazon Ideal Stretch Hamstring Stretching Device with DVD by IdealStretch 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews) Price: $57.95 Special Offers Available Product Features Ideal Stretch Perfect hamstring stretching without stressing your back Previously known as the HamStretch, No need for a stretching partner Keeps your knee straight during stretch Stretches your calf and hamstring at the same time Maintains proper hip orientation during hamstring stretches Product Description Product Description STRETCHING Don't OVER DO IT! Harder and faster will not get the results you want. The goal is to gain flexibility without causing injury. The correct way to stretch is in small increments. Be sure your leg muscles are warmed up before stretching. If you push yourself too far too fast, you risk serious injury. THE PASSIVE, STATIC STRETCH Lie flat on the floor. With one knee bent, lift the other leg and put the stretcher in position. Straighten the leg first and then pull it towards the torso, gently and slowly. When you feen the hamstring tighten, or when you reach your current range of motion, stop and hold this position for 10 to 30 seconds. Switch from one leg to the other 3 to 5 times. THE ISOMETRIC STRETCH The three basic steps to isometric stretching are: ? actively lengthen the target muscle ? isometrically contract the target muscle ? actively lengthen the target muscle again. A muscle is more relaxed and able to lengthen after a strong isometric contraction. This readiness to lengthen is the result of the inverse stretch reflex. When one muscle contracts, the opposing muscle relaxes because of neurological inhibition, thereby allowing movement to occur around a joint. Product Details Shipping Weight: 3 pounds (View shipping rates and policies) ASIN: B000IQ0D12 Item model number: IdealStretch Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (3 customer reviews) Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #6,158 in Sports & Outdoors Most Helpful Customer Reviews 4 of 4 people found the following review helpful: 5.0 out of 5 stars If your hamstrings are as tight as a drum..., February 24, 2009 By R. Richard - See all my reviews (REAL NAME) This review is from: Ideal Stretch Hamstring Stretching Device with DVD (Misc.) ..as mine are, this is a fantastic device. Normal hamstring stretches don't do a whole lot for me because I can never keep my ankle straight, and on my left leg which is tighter due to Cerebral Palsy, my knee never wants to stay down and always wants to veer or bend off to the right. I tried pulling my leg up using a belt or towel and while that works, I have very little directional control and it tires my hands quickly. Not the case with this stretcher. I got my right leg almost vertical today which I've NEVER been able to do (though I've been leading up to it, to be fair), but the stretch was just more comfortable. Even with the left leg, I can keep the knee straight and stop it from veering. Well worth every penny! Source: http://www.amazon.com/Ideal-Stretch-Hamstring-Stretching-Device/dp/B000IQ0D12/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1284836392&sr=8-1