Beginner
Hamstring Stretch
Author
Owen JonesUpdated
17 Sep 2024Demonstration Video
- Description
- Instructions
- Muscle Groups
- Tips
Exercise Description
Hamstring Stretch increases flexibility and improves the range of motion in the hip. These benefits will help people perform daily tasks, such as walking upstairs and bending over, with ease.
Exercise Instructions
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Step 1
Sit on the floor with your legs extended and place your hands on the floor just behind your hips with your elbows slightly bent. Bend one knee and bring your heel to the opposite inner thigh; this is a starting position. -
Step 2
Lean forward and grab the toe of your outstretched leg, feeling the stretch in your hamstring. Hold, return to the starting position to repeat on the other side.
Muscle Groups
Hamstring Stretch targets Hamstrings as seen below.
Exercise Tip
- Do not push yourself to the point of pain; you should feel mild discomfort but no pain.
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