Exercises/Stretching

Hamstring Stretch - starting position

Start

Hamstring Stretch - ending position

End

Stretching

Hamstring Stretch

beginner·isolation·static

Muscles Worked

Primary

biceps femoris gracilis popliteus semimembranosus semitendinosus

How to Perform

1

Lie on your back with one leg extended above you, with the hip at ninety degrees. Keep the other leg flat on the floor.

2

Loop a belt, band, or rope over the ball of your foot. This will be your starting position.

3

Pull on the belt to create tension in the calves and hamstrings. Hold this stretch for 10-30 seconds, and repeat with the other leg.

Alternatives to Hamstring Stretch

Same muscles, different equipment or difficulty

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