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Standing Hamstring and Calf Stretch

Standing Hamstring and Calf Stretch — Start position
Start position
Standing Hamstring and Calf Stretch — End position
End position
Region
Knee & Thigh
Equipment
Other
Category
Stretching
Level
Beginner
Force
static

Muscles worked

  • hamstrings

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  1. Being by looping a belt, band, or rope around one foot. While standing, place that foot forward.

  2. Bend your back leg, while keeping the front one straight. Now raise the toes of your front foot off of the ground and lean forward.

  3. Using the belt, pull on the top of the foot to increase the stretch in the calf. Hold for 10-20 seconds and repeat with the other foot.

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