Hamstring Stretch

Hamstring Stretch — Start position — Start position

Hamstring Stretch — End position — End position

Region: Knee & Thigh
Equipment: None
Category: Stretching
Level: Beginner
Mechanic: isolation
Force: static

Muscles worked

hamstrings

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

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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