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Maddy Biddulph

I'm new to running and these are the two exercises I've been doing to relieve tight hamstrings

Woman wearing a bright pink running jacket, black leggings and sunglasses running outside with a sunny residential background.

Tight hamstrings can be a common problem for runners and people who spend long hours sitting but strengthening and stretching them can make all the difference.

As a new runner who's attempting a mile-a-day run streak for charity, I’ve been dealing with tight hamstrings, which now need some serious TLC. Luckily I came across this Instagram post by strength and mobility coach Charlotte Hazelwood demonstrating two simple exercises that really work.

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