Hamstring Stretch

Muscle Groups

Primary Muscles:

hamstrings

Exercise Demonstration

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Description:

Lie on your back with one leg extended above you, with the hip at ninety degrees. Keep the other leg flat on the floor. Loop a belt, band, or rope over the ball of your foot. This will be your starting position. Pull on the belt to create tension in the calves and hamstrings. Hold this stretch for 10-30 seconds, and repeat with the other leg.

Exercise Information

Category: stretching
Level: beginner
Force Type: static
Mechanic: isolation