The 10 Best Leg Stretchers

The steering wheel assembly on the TMAS Pro (about $209) moves slowly and steadily, so you won't jar your muscles or push your hamstrings too far, too fast. There's plenty of padding all over as well, so you'll be comfortable even when you're outside your comfort zone.

Want to do the splits but are afraid of splitting more than you bargained for? The Everstretch Flexibility Trainer Lite (around $20) can gently extend your range of motion while keeping your body in a relaxed, natural position, minimizing the likelihood of injury.

The IdealStretch Most Effective (around $57) mimics having a partner stretch out your calves and hamstrings. Simply loop it over your foot and pull as you're lying down. The straps will keep your knee straight while the padded bottom prevents your shoe from slipping.

It's not something that you're going to want to spend all day in, but the Popsport Pro (about $160) gets the job done at a reasonable price. The padding only supports the bottoms of your legs and just inside your knees but, luckily, those are the most important areas to bolster.

You can do nine different poses using the Nitrofit Limber Pro (appx. $430), most of which are aimed at your lower body. If you're confused about which one to do next, there's a convenient illustrated instructional display included to guide you through the process.

The Title Boxing Deluxe (about $30) may look like a couple of modified ski poles, but don't let appearances fool you: this is a serious workout apparatus. It's incredibly durable, and using it couldn't be simpler. Even better, it's easy to keep out of the way when you're finished.

The TMAS Cable (around $15) uses a simple rope-and-pulley system to allow you to twist yourself like a pretzel. Installing it is painless, and it lets you perform all exercises while standing. The downside is that doing so will require putting a hole in your ceiling.

Getting your legs limber and ready is great, but the Gronk Fitness Commercial (about $500) enables you to prepare virtually every single muscle in your body for a fierce workout. It's so big that it's likely only appropriate for commercial gyms, though.

Using the V-Joy Therapy Belt (appx. $19) is like having arms that are ten feet long. The springy band can loop around your foot, knee, or calf to help you contort yourself into whatever position is needed to target your particular problem areas and release those knots.

The Valor Fitness CA-27 (appx. $196) has a long and broad back that can support the majority of your spine, ensuring that your posture is one less thing to worry about. What will cause you to fret, though, is how quickly the vinyl covering breaks down, making it harsh on bare skin.