Seated Hamstring and Calf Stretch

A upper legs exercise targeting the hamstrings.

Seated Hamstring and Calf Stretch demonstration
Seated Hamstring and Calf Stretch — demonstration

Body part

Upper Legs

Equipment

Other

Target muscles

Hamstrings

Secondary muscles

Calves

How to do Seated Hamstring and Calf Stretch

  1. Loop a belt, rope, or band around one foot. Sit down with both legs extended . This will be your starting position.

  2. Leaning forward slightly, pull on the belt to draw the toes of your foot back. Hold this position for 10-20 seconds and then repeat with the other leg.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Hamstrings

Secondary

Calves

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