Leg-Up Hamstring Stretch

Leg-Up Hamstring Stretch — Start position — Start position

Leg-Up Hamstring Stretch — End position — End position

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

Muscles worked

hamstrings

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

Lie flat on your back, bend one knee, and put that foot flat on the floor to stabilize your spine.
Extend the other leg in the air. If you're tight, you wont be able to straighten it. That's okay. Extend the knee so that the sole of the lifted foot faces the ceiling (or as close as you can get it).
Slowly straighten the legs as much as possible and then pull the leg toward your nose. Switch sides.

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