standing hamstring and calf stretch with strap

A upper legs exercise targeting the hamstrings, performed with rope.

standing hamstring and calf stretch with strap demonstration
standing hamstring and calf stretch with strap β€” demonstration

Body part

Upper Legs

Equipment

Rope

Target muscles

Hamstrings

Secondary muscles

Calves

How to do standing hamstring and calf stretch with strap

  1. Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart.

  2. Hold the strap with both hands and place it around the ball of your foot.

  3. Keep your leg straight and slowly lean forward from your hips, keeping your back straight.

  4. Feel the stretch in your hamstring and calf muscles.

  5. Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds.

  6. Release the stretch and repeat with the other leg.

  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Primary (target)

Hamstrings

Secondary

Calves

Related exercises

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