hamstring stretch

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

hamstring stretch demonstration
hamstring stretch β€” demonstration

Body part

Upper Legs

Equipment

Body Weight

Target muscles

Hamstrings

Secondary muscles

Glutes

How to do hamstring stretch

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.

  2. Step forward with your right foot and shift your weight onto your right leg.

  3. Keeping your back straight, slowly bend forward at the hips, reaching towards your right foot with both hands.

  4. Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds, then return to the starting position.

  5. Repeat on the other side.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Hamstrings

Secondary

Glutes

Related exercises

All upper legs exercises β†’

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