Standing Hamstring and Calf Stretch

Also called strap hamstring stretch and band hamstring and calf stretch.

Works

Hamstrings

Equipment

Other kit

Level

Beginner

Type

Isolation

How to do it

Setup. Being by looping a belt, band, or rope around one foot. While standing, place that foot forward.

1. Bend your back leg, while keeping the front one straight. Now raise the toes of your front foot off of the ground and lean forward.
2. Using the belt, pull on the top of the foot to increase the stretch in the calf. Hold for 10-20 seconds and repeat with the other foot.

Cues

• Strap around the front foot.
• Back knee bends, front leg straight.
• Toes up, hinge forward.
• Pull the strap for more.

Common mistakes

• Rounding the back.
• Bending the front knee.

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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