Hamstring Stretch
- Works
- Hamstrings
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Level
- Beginner
- Type
- Isolation
How to do it
Setup. Lie on your back with one leg extended above you, with the hip at ninety degrees. Keep the other leg flat on the floor.
- Loop a belt, band, or rope over the ball of your foot. This will be your starting position.
- Pull on the belt to create tension in the calves and hamstrings. Hold this stretch for 10-30 seconds, and repeat with the other leg.
Cues
- Hinge with a flat back.
- Toes up, sweep the hands past the foot.
- Breathe out as you go.
Common mistakes
- Rounding the back to reach.
Where to start
Sets2-3
Reps8-10 per side
Rest30 s
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.