Tight hamstrings are prevalent among athletes. Two minutes in the morning and evening can yield loser hamstrings and better posture in the boat. You may find pulling on a band wrapped around your heels helpful in increasing your stretch.

These stretches help improve the range of motion during rotation in the stroke.

• See rolling under injury.

• Pec Stretches for Paddlers
• See rolling under injury.

• Becoming a Supple Leopard by Dr. Kelly Starrett, An in-depth resource on stretching and proper athletic movement.