90/90 Hamstring

A upper legs exercise targeting the hamstrings, performed with body weight.

90/90 Hamstring demonstration
90/90 Hamstring β€” demonstration

Body part

Upper Legs

Equipment

Body Weight

Target muscles

Hamstrings

Secondary muscles

Calves

How to do 90/90 Hamstring

  1. Lie on your back, with one leg extended straight out.

  2. 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.

  3. Extend your leg straight into the air, pausing briefly at the top. Return the leg to the starting position.

  4. Repeat for 10-20 repetitions, and then switch to the other leg.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Hamstrings

Secondary

Calves

Related exercises

All upper legs exercises β†’

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