Hominin · exercise
Seated Hamstring and Calf Stretch
Seated Hamstring and Calf Stretch is a intermediate stretching exercise. It works the hamstrings, with help from the calves.
intermediateotherstatic movementstretching
- Main muscles
- hamstrings
- Also works
- calves
How to do it
- Loop a belt, rope, or band around one foot. Sit down with both legs extended . This will be your starting position.
- Leaning forward slightly, pull on the belt to draw the toes of your foot back. Hold this position for 10-20 seconds and then repeat with the other leg.
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Similar exercises
- Chair Leg Extended Stretch · other, beginner
- Hamstring Stretch · other, beginner
- Leg-Up Hamstring Stretch · other, beginner
- Runner's Stretch · other, beginner
- Seated Floor Hamstring Stretch · other, beginner
- Standing Hamstring and Calf Stretch · other, beginner
- Standing Toe Touches · other, beginner
- The Straddle · other, beginner
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).