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Background: Hamstring tightness is one of the most common musculoskeletal problem faced by individuals. Many studies had found out that maximum 70% of adult population was suffering with hamstring tightness and mostly it causes with the age group 20-40 years. Inadequate stretching and exercise in combination with prolonged sitting with sedentary lifestyles has been linked with hamstring tightness. The aim of the study was to determine the immediate effect of integrated kinetic co-contraction on young healthy individuals. Methodology: 100 participants were taken in the age range of 18-25 years. All the participants were assessed with active knee extension test (AKT) before and after the intervention. The participants were divided into 2 groups, Group A 50 participants were given (HWF+ passive hamstring stretch) for 3 repetitions with 30 second hold and Group B 50 participants were given (HWF+ Integrated kinetic co-contraction) for 15 repetitions with 3 sets each. Results: Unpaired t-test showed that there was significant difference in AKT score in Group A (19.06�1.973) and in Group B (22.96�1.678).There was statically difference found between both the groups, which showed Group B was more beneficial than Group A with (p=<0.001,t=10.647,df=98). Conclusion: The study concluded that there was immediate effect of Integrated kinetic co-contraction on young healthy individuals with hamstring tightness.