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StretchingBeginner

Hamstring Stretch (90/90)

Equipment:Body Only
Type:Isolation
Force:Push

Muscles Targeted

Primary

Hamstrings

Secondary

Calves

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Lie flat on back.

  2. 2

    Bend one leg (e.g., right) so hip and knee are both at 90 degrees (thigh perpendicular to floor, shin parallel).

  3. 3

    Hold behind the thigh with both hands for support.

  4. 4

    Keep the other leg straight on floor or knee bent with foot flat.

  5. 5

    Slowly extend the raised leg (right) towards the ceiling, straightening the knee as much as possible until a stretch is felt in hamstring.

  6. 6

    Hold briefly, then return to 90/90 start position.

  7. 7

    Repeat extension for desired reps. Switch legs.