Seated Hamstring

A upper legs exercise targeting the hamstrings.

Seated Hamstring demonstration
Seated Hamstring — demonstration

Body part

Upper Legs

Equipment

Other

Target muscles

Hamstrings

Secondary muscles

Calves

How to do Seated Hamstring

  1. In a seated position with your legs extended, have your partner stand behind you. Now, lean forward as your partner braces your shoulders with their hands. This will be your starting position.

  2. Attempt to push your torso back for 10-20 seconds, as your partner prevents any actual movement of your torso.

  3. Now relax your muscles as your partner increases the stretch by gently pushing your torso forward for 10-20 seconds.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Hamstrings

Secondary

Calves

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