Exercise Comparison
90/90 Hamstring vs Seated Floor Hamstring Stretch
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Muscle Analysis
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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.
Seated Floor Hamstring Stretch
Sit on a mat with your right leg extended in front of you and your left leg bent with your foot against your right inner thigh.
Lean forward from your hips and reach for your ankle until you feel a stretch in your hamstring. Hold for 15 seconds, then repeat for your other side.
Verdict
Both exercises target the hamstrings. 90/90 Hamstring is a beginner exercise using bodyweight, while Seated Floor Hamstring Stretch is beginner and uses none. Choose 90/90 Hamstring if you have access to bodyweight, or Seated Floor Hamstring Stretch if you prefer none.