Chair Leg Extended Stretch

Also called seated leg extension stretch, chair hamstring stretch and seated leg sweep.

Works

Hamstrings, plus adductors

Equipment

Other kit

Level

Beginner

Type

Isolation

How to do it

Setup. Sit upright in a chair and grip the seat on the sides.

1. Raise one leg, extending the knee, flexing the ankle as you do so.
2. Slowly move that leg outward as far as you can, and then back to the center and down.
3. Repeat for your other leg.

Cues

• Sit tall, grip the chair seat.
• Straighten one leg, toes up.
• Sweep the leg out and back.
• Switch legs after each set.

Common mistakes

• Slumping in the chair.
• Rushing the sweep.

Where to start

A starting point, not a law. Pick a weight you could lift two or three more times than the top of the range. When every set hits the top of the range, add a little weight.

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