Exercises/Stretching

Standing Hamstring and Calf Stretch - starting position

Start

Standing Hamstring and Calf Stretch - ending position

End

Stretching

Standing Hamstring and Calf Stretch

beginnerother·static

Muscles Worked

Primary

biceps femoris gracilis popliteus semimembranosus semitendinosus

How to Perform

1

Being by looping a belt, band, or rope around one foot. While standing, place that foot forward.

2

Bend your back leg, while keeping the front one straight. Now raise the toes of your front foot off of the ground and lean forward.

3

Using the belt, pull on the top of the foot to increase the stretch in the calf. Hold for 10-20 seconds and repeat with the other foot.

Alternatives to Standing Hamstring and Calf Stretch

Same muscles, different equipment or difficulty

Compare

Standing Hamstring and Calf Stretch vs 90/90 Hamstring→Standing Hamstring and Calf Stretch vs Alternating Hang Clean→Standing Hamstring and Calf Stretch vs Ball Leg Curl→

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