Exercises/Stretching

Chair Leg Extended Stretch - starting position

Start

Chair Leg Extended Stretch - ending position

End

Stretching

Chair Leg Extended Stretch

beginnerother·isolation·static

Muscles Worked

Primary

biceps femoris gracilis popliteus semimembranosus semitendinosus

Secondary

adductor brevis adductor longus adductor magnus adductor minimus gracilis obturator externus pectineus sartorius

How to Perform

1

Sit upright in a chair and grip the seat on the sides.

2

Raise one leg, extending the knee, flexing the ankle as you do so.

3

Slowly move that leg outward as far as you can, and then back to the center and down.

4

Repeat for your other leg.

Alternatives to Chair Leg Extended Stretch

Same muscles, different equipment or difficulty

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