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The patented STRETCH OUT® Strap delivers the benefits of assisted stretching without a partner. Multiple loops permit deep, gradual stretching of major muscle groups with greater safety, control and effectiveness than is possible unaided.
Strap comes with the STRETCH OUT Strap Guide, which features over 30 stretches emphasizing contract-relax techniques.
REVISED EDITION Instructional Guide:
New color photos
Over 30 stretches featuring contract-relax techniques
Anatomical illustrations for quick reference
Softcover, 40 page booklet
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154 of 154 people found the following review helpful
Size Name:1 Pack|Amazon Verified Purchase
This is a very sturdy, strong high-quality strap. The length of it is a series of loops. It will outlast us.
I first experienced this at the physical therapist's office and was instructed in its use. Physical therapists call it "the green strap" because supposedly they're all green no matter who makes them. The instruction booklet that comes with it shows far more stretches than I was taught at therapy, so you're pretty well covered.
I've used this strap for 2 years now and it works. You can easily stretch your hamstrings, hips & quads in as challenging a manner as you want with this strap.
Although the manual shows many positions for using the strap, I only use it while lying on my back. As an example, you can place the ball of your foot in an end loop and pull one of the other loops such that your leg is straight up and hold it there, and you can make it as challenging as you like. Then you also pull your leg to each side, one side at a time, and pull up on the strap to try to make your leg perpendicular to your back, and again hold it there. This takes a lot of pressure off the sciatic nerve and should be part of the stretching routine that accompanies the muscle strengthening routines that you need to do.
An important point is this: even if you have a good routine with stretching, you will still be able to accomplish things with this strap that you couldn't otherwise. Once you try it, it will be intuitive.
The best tip I can give is to use something thicker than a typical yoga mat, the thicker the better. The one excuse I used to skip using the strap is that the floor is too hard even with a thin yoga mat. I solved that by getting an exercise mat that is probably 3 times as thick as a typical yoga mat.... Read more ›
I first experienced this at the physical therapist's office and was instructed in its use. Physical therapists call it "the green strap" because supposedly they're all green no matter who makes them. The instruction booklet that comes with it shows far more stretches than I was taught at therapy, so you're pretty well covered.
I've used this strap for 2 years now and it works. You can easily stretch your hamstrings, hips & quads in as challenging a manner as you want with this strap.
Although the manual shows many positions for using the strap, I only use it while lying on my back. As an example, you can place the ball of your foot in an end loop and pull one of the other loops such that your leg is straight up and hold it there, and you can make it as challenging as you like. Then you also pull your leg to each side, one side at a time, and pull up on the strap to try to make your leg perpendicular to your back, and again hold it there. This takes a lot of pressure off the sciatic nerve and should be part of the stretching routine that accompanies the muscle strengthening routines that you need to do.
An important point is this: even if you have a good routine with stretching, you will still be able to accomplish things with this strap that you couldn't otherwise. Once you try it, it will be intuitive.
The best tip I can give is to use something thicker than a typical yoga mat, the thicker the better. The one excuse I used to skip using the strap is that the floor is too hard even with a thin yoga mat. I solved that by getting an exercise mat that is probably 3 times as thick as a typical yoga mat.... Read more ›
57 of 58 people found the following review helpful
By Great_Scot
Size Name:1 Pack|Amazon Verified Purchase
Many tell you to get a necktie or a towel. Those are fine in a pinch, but do not allow for full range of motion as this does. Everyone interested in stretching properly should have this! It is light weight and small so it packs well. There are loops all along the strap so it "fits" each individual. Your hands can easily grasp the strap/the strap fits in your hand well and your hands do not hurt when using it. The book that comes with it is the best that I have seen. It is not bulky or packed with useless info. Pictures are well done. They illistrate which muscles are targeted for a particular stretch and it shows you exacltly how to use or place the strap in an easy to follow manner.
39 of 39 people found the following review helpful
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"The green strap" is a standard piece of Physical Therapy equipment used to provide leverage and resistance in muscle stretches. I bought this rugged strap primarily to stretch my hamstrings, rendered extremely tight by congenital Cerebral Palsy.
This particular green strap is made up of a series of loops, into which a user can place either the feet or the hands. The numerous loops allow for a pattern of long-term progressive stretching. I have used other green straps before, most of which have been coarse, causing pain or friction burns to the hands or feet. That is NOT the case here. Many green straps have buckles which can dig into the extremities. Again, NOT the case here. I've always disliked stretching which is a painful experience. Using this particular strap it has become a positive challenge. This strap also comes with a 40 page illustrated guide showing various and sundry stretches.
When I started using this strap I could walk only with assistance. Over the years I had lost range of motion and functionality. After only two stretching sessions I am already noticing a marked improvement in my ability to walk independently. And I'm not suffering with chafe burns or muscle discomfort. I can't wait to see how I'm doing in a week! I'm sure this strap is going to be a constant companion on the journey.
VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
This particular green strap is made up of a series of loops, into which a user can place either the feet or the hands. The numerous loops allow for a pattern of long-term progressive stretching. I have used other green straps before, most of which have been coarse, causing pain or friction burns to the hands or feet. That is NOT the case here. Many green straps have buckles which can dig into the extremities. Again, NOT the case here. I've always disliked stretching which is a painful experience. Using this particular strap it has become a positive challenge. This strap also comes with a 40 page illustrated guide showing various and sundry stretches.
When I started using this strap I could walk only with assistance. Over the years I had lost range of motion and functionality. After only two stretching sessions I am already noticing a marked improvement in my ability to walk independently. And I'm not suffering with chafe burns or muscle discomfort. I can't wait to see how I'm doing in a week! I'm sure this strap is going to be a constant companion on the journey.
VERY HIGHLY RECOMMENDED.
29 of 31 people found the following review helpful
By Lycanthrope
Size Name:1 Pack
I am a yoga instructor and was first introduced to this strap at an instructor training. I bought one and let some of my students try it out. They liked it so much that I bought several more and now use them regularly in my classes. It is also great for seniors or those who have challenges gripping a regular strap -- you can just place your hand(s) in the loop(s) and keep the hand(s) straight as you pull into the stretch. The loops provide a variety of options depending on how deeply you want to move into a stretch. In addition, it is useful for standing balance poses like dancer pose, as you can lift your leg up behind you while keeping the upper body even by placing two hands in prayer position in a loop up over your head. This gives you a nice stretch through the arms and shoulders as well.
The addition of loops to the regular strap was a brilliant idea. It allows you to focus on the stretch instead of on gripping and winding up the strap. I highly recommend the Stretch-Out Strap, and will be buying more in the future as I increase my inventory of fitness products.
The addition of loops to the regular strap was a brilliant idea. It allows you to focus on the stretch instead of on gripping and winding up the strap. I highly recommend the Stretch-Out Strap, and will be buying more in the future as I increase my inventory of fitness products.
21 of 22 people found the following review helpful
By Patricia Eng
Size Name:1 Pack
This is great!. WIth the various loops, I can use it to stretch just about every part of my body. It is light weight and easy to pack in a suitcase.
14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
By Bob Lee
Size Name:1 Pack
This strap does what it's supposed to do and I like it. A note - it's not stretchy material, but regular material so if ur looking for something that stretches/flexes this is not it.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
Great for Ham String Stretches!
I use this every day for ham string stretches! It's heavy-duty, durable, and well-made. I like the booklet also because there are other sorts of stretches you can do with this... Read more
Published 1 day ago by Charles Bellman
5.0 out of 5 stars
Sturdy, good quality
This strap is made really well. I use it all the time to stretch my hamstrings when I return home from running. I also use it as a yoga strap. I recommend it!
Published 1 day ago by William Kemp
4.0 out of 5 stars
Stretch-Out Strap with New Instructional booklet
Very handy tool for passive stretches. This allows me to do some work that would be difficult otherwise. I have incorporated it into my normal routine.
Published 3 days ago by Gwendolyn S. Goguelet
5.0 out of 5 stars
green strap
I recently had physical therapy for my knee and this is the brand that was used. Good strap for stretching the legs.
Published 4 days ago by jc
5.0 out of 5 stars
Excellent for stretching
It was the exact product my physical therapist uses and works great for helping you stretch legs especially. very pleased
Published 6 days ago by auntbernice
4.0 out of 5 stars
Just What I Needed
As an adult male who struggles with flexibility, this product allows me to comfortably stretch in ways that I wasn't able to before, and probably more efficiently/safely. Read more
Published 9 days ago by Bsquared
4.0 out of 5 stars
Stretch-Out Strap
The strap and book arrived in the condition I expected. The strap works very well, and I have used some of the stretches from the booklet. Read more
Published 9 days ago by Katherine Yarber
5.0 out of 5 stars
Just what I expected!
I had some serious problems with my hip and when I went to physical therapy they had me using this very strap to do stretches and it worked very well! Read more
Published 11 days ago by C. J. Morgan
5.0 out of 5 stars
OK in the end
I received a thick rubber resistance band instead of the product pictured. Contacted Amazon, go the correct product and they let me keep the band. The stretching strap is great.
Published 12 days ago by Jeremy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Perfect for therapy at home
I used this strap to continue my physical therapy at home and could do all the exercises that my therapist did in the comfort of my own home
Published 14 days ago by Eileen De Peri
