Exercise Comparison
90/90 Hamstring vs The Straddle
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in The Straddle
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.
The Straddle
Begin in a seated, upright position. Start by extending your legs in front of you in a V.
With your hands on the floor, lean forward as far as possible. Hold for 10 to 20 seconds.
Verdict
Both exercises target the hamstrings. 90/90 Hamstring is a beginner exercise using bodyweight, while The Straddle is beginner and uses none. Choose 90/90 Hamstring if you have access to bodyweight, or The Straddle if you prefer none.