Hominin · exercise
Hamstring Stretch
Hamstring Stretch is a beginner stretching exercise. It works the hamstrings.
beginnerotherstatic movementisolationstretching
- Main muscles
- hamstrings
How to do it
- 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.
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- Standing Toe Touches · other, beginner
- The Straddle · other, beginner
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General information, not medical advice: start light, learn the movement before adding weight, and ask a qualified coach or doctor if you are injured or unsure. Exercise data from the Free Exercise DB (public domain).