Being an avid exerciser for decades, as well as a sports chiropractor for going on fifteen years, I have seen my fair share poor form SNAFUs. Improper form when working out can lead to injuries, from the minor, to the severe, to the flat-out serious. Here are ten of the worst offenders causing sports injuries to walk into my West Hollywood Sports Chiropractic Clinic:
![hamstring (Copy)](https://www.nickcampos.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/hamstring-Copy.jpg)
Wrong! Rounding the back while stretching hamstrings can lead to herniated discs. I know he’s old; he probably shouldn’t be doing that version…find the stretch right for your level.
![stand-ham-stretch-male (Copy)](https://www.nickcampos.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/04/stand-ham-stretch-male-Copy.jpg)
Perfect! Back straight and leg at proper height to maintain arch. No matter which version you do, maintaining back arch of utmost importance.