Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 17.32 x 8.94 x 8.27 inches |
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Package Weight | 1.06 Kilograms |
Item Dimensions LxWxH | 16 x 8 x 7 inches |
Item Weight | 2.29 Pounds |
Brand Name | IdealStretch |
Color | Basic Unit |
Material | Alloy Steel |
Manufacturer | IdealStretch |
Part Number | IdealStretch-Original |
Style | Basic Unit |
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IdealStretch Original Hamstring Stretcher Device - Hamstring & Calf Stretcher Reduces Pain & Provides Deep Knee Stretch
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Brand | IdealStretch |
Item Weight | 2.29 Pounds |
Color | Basic Unit |
Material | Alloy Steel |
Maximum Weight Recommendation | 220 Pounds |
About this item
- Comprehensive Stretch Solution: The IdealStretch, a premier hamstring stretcher machine, delivers unparalleled hamstring, lower back, calf, and hip stretches. This ideal stretch device is perfect for athletes, seniors, and injury recovery.
- All-In-One Stretching Tool: Go beyond basic hamstring stretches with this versatile device. Ideal for calves, hips, groins, knees, back, and glutes, this all-encompassing tool eliminates the need for multiple devices or bands.
- Pain Alleviation & Deep Muscle Stretch: Recognized as a top sciatica pain relief product, the IdealStretch doubles as a deep tissue stretching tool similar to a psoas release, targeting deep muscles for optimum flexibility.
- Durable & User-Centric Design: Constructed with a sturdy steel frame, this lightweight knee extension device is user-friendly and perfect for daily use. It comes with an instructional card for optimal positioning and results.
- For Every Individual & Lifestyle: From yogis and dancers to athletes and seniors, the IdealStretch is tailored for all, acting as both a hamstring stretching machine and a knee and lower back stretcher, providing relief from tight IT band tissues.
- Professionally Endorsed for Holistic Well-being: The IdealStretch isn't just a stretching tool it's a trusted companion recommended by healthcare professionals. Physical therapists, occupational therapists, chiropractors, orthopedic surgeons, and sports medicine doctors endorse it as a paramount device for enhancing flexibility, reducing muscle tension, and promoting overall musculoskeletal health.
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All-In-One Pain-Relief, Stretching DeviceThis easy-to-use stretching device is designed to stretch the hamstring, calf, glutes, knee and lower back, IT band, hip adductors and abductors and groin, which will reduce pain and increase mobility. |
Made to Help You Live Life to the FullestThe IdeaIStretch Hamstring Device is designed to help fitness enthusiasts, weekend warriors, golfers, yogis because it's versatile and effective. Use it to warm up before a training session, post-workout recovery, physical therapy, and rehabilitation. |
Anyone Can Use It Without AssistanceAnyone who has been to PT understands how effective it is having another person aid in stretching and manipulation. The strong structural frame of the IdealStretch provides the same control and effectiveness as assisted stretching - a stretch you can't get with bands or towels. |
Our Goal Is to Support Your Health and Fitness GoalsAll of our innovative stretching devices are designed to help you achieve your fitness, flexibility, and mobility goals. Our products are designed and engineered in the U.S. and made from the premium materials. |
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We’ll Show You How to Use the DeviceDon't worry, you don't need to be a doctor, physical therapist, or fitness professional to use this device; it's suitable for all adults. Also, the IdealStretch comes with an instructional card that includes helpful tips on positioning and use. |
Designed With a Durable Steel FrameThis hamstring stretching device is made with a heavy-duty but lightweight steel frame that can withstand the wear and tear of daily use. It requires some light assembly, but it will only take approximately a minute to adjust it to your height. |
Bring It Along When You’re On-The-GoOnce you experience how great this hamstring stretcher will make you feel, you'll want to bring it everywhere, and you can! It weighs only 2.2 pounds, measures a manageable 20 x 8 x 6.5 inches, and is collapsible so you can stretch away the pain, soreness, and tightness anywhere. |
More Ways We Support Your StretchingWe created a few bundles that can help take your stretching to the next level. There's the Ultimate Combo Pack with the IdealStretch, Instructional Card, Instructional DVD, and a Calf Wedge, The IdealStretch with an Instructional DVD, and The IdealStretch with a Calf Wedge. |
IdealStretch | IdealStretch + Wedge + DVD | IdealStretch + DVD | IdealStretch + Wedge | IdealKnee | IdealKnee + Extra Pad | |
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What’s Included | Stretching Device & Instructional Card | Stretching Device - Instructional Card - Instructional DVD - Calf Wedge | Stretching Device - Instructional Card - Instructional DVD | Stretching Device - Instructional Card - Calf Wedge | Knee Injuries - Knee Surgeries (ACL, MCL, Knee Replacement & Meniscus Repair) | Knee Injuries - Knee Surgeries (ACL, MCL, Knee Replacement & Meniscus Repair) |
Features & Benefits | No Assistance Needed - Great for Warm Up, Recovery & Injuries - Lightweight Steel Frame - Portable & Durable | No Assistance Needed - Great for Warm Up, Recovery & Injuries - Lightweight Steel Frame - Portable & Durable | No Assistance Needed - Great for Warm Up, Recovery & Injuries - Lightweight Steel Frame - Portable & Durable | No Assistance Needed - Great for Warm Up, Recovery & Injuries - Lightweight Steel Frame - Portable & Durable | No Assistance Needed - Great for Injury & Post-Surgery Rehab - Lightweight Steel Frame - Portable & Durable | No Assistance Needed - Great for Injury & Post-Surgery Rehab - Lightweight Steel Frame - Portable & Durable |
Stretching Equipment For | Hamstrings - Calves - Knee - Hip Abductors - Groin - Glutes - Back | Hamstrings - Calves - Knee - Hip Abductors - Groin - Glutes - Back | Hamstrings - Calves - Knee - Hip Abductors - Groin - Glutes - Back | Hamstrings - Calves - Knee - Hip Abductors - Groin - Glutes - Back | Knee Injuries - Knee Surgeries (ACL, MCL, Knee Replacement & Meniscus Repair) | Knee Injuries - Knee Surgeries (ACL, MCL, Knee Replacement & Meniscus Repair) |
Made for All Ages & Fitness Levels | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
Engineered in the USA | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ |
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ASIN | B002UOSF06 |
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Customer Reviews |
4.6 out of 5 stars |
Best Sellers Rank | #9,199 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #5 in Strength Training Leg Machines #17 in Physical Therapy Leg Exercisers |
Date First Available | October 28, 2009 |
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Customers like the comfort, flexibility, and ease of use of the exercise machine. For example, they mention it really eases back tightness, and works well to stretch the hamstrings. Some appreciate the sturdiness, saying it looks like it will last forever. That said, opinions are mixed on the value.
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Customers find the exercise machine great for stretching. They say it helps to straighten knees, stretch hamstrings, and calf muscles. Customers say it's easy to use and provides a good stretch. They also say it has helped them reach hard to stretch muscles, like the IT band and groin. Overall, customers say it is an awesome ham string stretcher that has helped improve their flexibility safely and quickly.
"...The device, the way it locks your knee and gives you leverage is absolutly amazing...." Read more
"This product works really well for stretching your calves and ham strings...." Read more
"...long as you actually use it to stretch regularly, it will help you loosen those hamstrings and take your flexibility to a new level...." Read more
"...is worth buying, as it really holds your foot in place and feels great on bare feet...." Read more
Customers are satisfied with the performance of the exercise machine. They mention that it is easy to use, works wonders for their hamstrings, calves, feet, and lower back, and is a powerful tool that helps anyone get a good stretch. Therapy at the health club is drastically improving full recovery time, minimizing pain, and improving their life. Customers also say that it can improve your life and make you more independent.
"...stretch it allows on my IT band and legs makes me cry, but the relief is amazing. No longer to I hardly EVER take Advil (only 2x in 9 months!!!)..." Read more
"Great Mat , very thick , good comfort. Great quality materials. Works really well." Read more
"This works perfectly" Read more
"...IMO, the wedge is worth buying, as it really holds your foot in place and feels great on bare feet...." Read more
Customers find the exercise machine easy to use. They mention it's simple yet works well. They also say it'll provide relief and ease of walking. Customers also mention that it'd be easy to assemble and use straight away.
"High quality, thick mat. Comes with handy strap that’s easy to use." Read more
"...It is, thankfully, much easier to use than a strap." Read more
"Very lite weight and easy to use. My physical therapist suggested this to use at home...." Read more
"This is excellent and easy to use" Read more
Customers like the sturdiness of the exercise machine. They say it's very well built, has good quality, and looks like it will last forever. Some customers also mention that the machine allows them to take longer walks and stand for longer hours.
"...If you are looking for a high quality mat to make floor exercises easier, this is the perfect mat." Read more
"High quality, thick mat. Comes with handy strap that’s easy to use." Read more
"Great Mat , very thick , good comfort. Great quality materials. Works really well." Read more
"...Even on sale… can not understand why this is 70. It seems sturdy enough, and that it will last, but there is zero tech in this thing & the..." Read more
Customers like the comfort of the exercise machine. They say it's pretty comfy to be in and eases back tightness. Customers also say it works well for tight hamstrings and quads, and is perfect for tightness in the calf. They also say that it'll help you stretch in the privacy of your own home. Customers say it doesn't strain or put any stress on their lower back.
"...It is extremely thick and comfortable. It is very comfortable to kneel on...." Read more
"Great Mat , very thick , good comfort. Great quality materials. Works really well." Read more
"...The cushioning is just phenomenal and the grip is perfect for my floor!" Read more
"Unit was well packed and came with the extra stretch pad which fits nicely. I saw and used this for the first time at the physiotherapists...." Read more
Customers find the exercise machine easy to store. They mention it's light weight, portable, and does not take up much space. Some say it'll be easy to take with you when traveling.
"Very lite weight and easy to use. My physical therapist suggested this to use at home...." Read more
"...This unit is lightweight but very sturdy, and it will last for many years. Go ahead and buy it with the Calf Wedge stretcher and DVD...." Read more
"...It is convenient to use and does not occupy much space in the room. I keep mine ready to use." Read more
"...for people of different heights and at the same time can be easily dismantled for transport if desired. Worth every penny!!" Read more
Customers like the appearance of the exercise machine. They say it has a good design, is ingenious, and simple to use. Some customers also say that it works several muscles at once and is a cool tool. Overall, customers are satisfied with the appearance and functionality of the product.
"...Really nice way. If you wanna just keep it stretch while you watch t. V. This is after a double knee replacement to gain mobility in my left leg...." Read more
"...Excellent invention, I highly recommend it for all ages." Read more
"...As others have noted, the wedge is not well designed...." Read more
"...Perfect for stretching those iron like hammies with perfect form. I can feel the muscle midway up my back trying sometime...." Read more
Customers are mixed about the value of the exercise machine. Some mention that it works well and is definitely worth the money, while others say that it's very pricey and a gimmick.
"...a day using this device for a week or two and will be pain free.... Overpriced and worth every single dollar...." Read more
"...I do think the price is pretty high. My PT told me until recently they ran about half what I paid. For that reason alone a deducted a star." Read more
"...IMO, the wedge is worth buying, as it really holds your foot in place and feels great on bare feet...." Read more
"...Which was just done about eight weeks ago. Enjoy it is such an inexpensive buy to have this. Add it to Is part of your rehabilitation kit...." Read more
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I later found a Physiotherapist on youtube that recommended this overpriced piece of lifechanging equipment... I spent the $60 and could not have been happier, the stretch it allows on my IT band and legs makes me cry, but the relief is amazing. No longer to I hardly EVER take Advil (only 2x in 9 months!!!) but i'm back to running 15 miles a week and am pain free... I do notice if i back off stretching for 2 months or so a slight return occurs... at that point I just dedicate 20 mins a day using this device for a week or two and will be pain free.... Overpriced and worth every single dollar. You can achieve so much more than with a yoga strap or self stretches (although I still do self stretching in conjuction with this tool)....
One thing I noticed when I took it out of the box was it is slightly curled at the end of the mat due to being rolled up in the box. But after a day of the mat laying out flat in the floor, the mat is completely straight and flat now. So if you are concerned about this, it will flatten out.
If you are looking for a high quality mat to make floor exercises easier, this is the perfect mat.
My main issue, as others have said, is the additional wedge that can be added to get a better calf stretch. The issue is that the velcro strap for attaching the wedge is WAY to short. It needs to be about 2 or 3 times as long to be able to wrap around the strap that it attaches to.
I'm not sure why the wedge was designed with such a short strap, but I found a simple solution. I took a pair of scissors and cut a slit in the strap on the frame so that I could run the strap on the wedge through this slit, effectively shortening the distance that the velcro end had to go before folding back and attaching to the other end. The main problem with this is that now the slit has fraying edges that the velcro will stick to, so if you want to keep adding and removing the wedge piece, it will slowly unravel the toe strap, and will also clog up your velcro with the threads that came off of it. I'm just leaving the wedge in place so this doesn't happen.
I hope they fix this flaw in the future, but in the meantime, I'm taking off one star for this reason. It is a great product though and would strongly recommend it.
I tried the suggested trick of slicing a slot in the band to attach the wedge. I used a ruler and an exacto knife (be SURE the cut is centered, else the pad won't be - you can use the words on the back to help line up.) It cut easily enough, but there was an EXPLOSION of fuzz, like cutting open a teddy bear! And the velcro on the wedge strap stuck so fiercely to this fuzz that it was impossible to pull through, until I had the revelation - I covered the strap with packing tape to cover the velcro! Then it slid through easily and I could fasten it!
However, even with the velcro through, it's not stable, so I had to add a large rubber band and baggie tie to hold it in place. My advice - since you have to do this anyway, forgo the strap entirely. Don't cut into it. Just add 2 rubber bands to keep it in place.
This device has potential, but I really haven't figured out how to stretch with it - the bar your holding is great for keeping your knee straight, but then how do you bend your legs up? The best approach I've found is get your legs into position bent, then use the bar to help straighten your leg. But if you need to prop up your foot on something anyway, then I'd say you don't really need this device.