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Hamstring Stretch (Supine)

Equipment:Body Only
Type:Isolation
Force:Isometric

Muscles Targeted

Primary

Hamstrings

Secondary

Calves, Glutes

Video Tutorial

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Lie flat on your back on a mat.

  2. 2

    Keep one leg straight on the floor (or knee bent, foot flat for lower back comfort).

  3. 3

    Lift the other leg straight up towards the ceiling.

  4. 4

    Gently hold the back of the raised thigh or calf with your hands (or use a strap around the foot).

  5. 5

    Pull the leg gently towards your torso until you feel a stretch in the hamstring.

  6. 6

    Keep the raised leg as straight as possible. Hold for 15-30 seconds.

  7. 7

    Slowly lower the leg. Repeat on the other side.