Exercise Comparison
90/90 Hamstring vs Chair Leg Extended Stretch
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in 90/90 Hamstring
Only in Chair Leg Extended Stretch
Instructions
90/90 Hamstring
Lie on your back, with one leg extended straight out.
With the other leg, bend the hip and knee to 90 degrees. You may brace your leg with your hands if necessary. This will be your starting position.
Extend your leg straight into the air, pausing briefly at the top. Return the leg to the starting position.
Repeat for 10-20 repetitions, and then switch to the other leg.
Chair Leg Extended Stretch
Sit upright in a chair and grip the seat on the sides.
Raise one leg, extending the knee, flexing the ankle as you do so.
Slowly move that leg outward as far as you can, and then back to the center and down.
Repeat for your other leg.
Verdict
Both exercises target the hamstrings. 90/90 Hamstring is a beginner exercise using bodyweight, while Chair Leg Extended Stretch is beginner and uses other. Choose 90/90 Hamstring if you have access to bodyweight, or Chair Leg Extended Stretch if you prefer other.