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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

  1. Loop a belt, rope, or band around one foot. Sit down with both legs extended . This will be your starting position.
  2. 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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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).

Seated Hamstring and Calf Stretch: muscles worked and how to do it | Hominin