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Flexibility exercise

Hamstring Stretch (Seated)

How to do it

  1. Sit on the floor with one leg extended straight ahead and the other bent so the sole of that foot rests against the inner thigh.
  2. Square your hips and shoulders toward the extended leg before you begin.
  3. Hinge forward from the hips with a flat back, reaching both hands toward the foot of the extended leg.
  4. Stop the forward reach once you feel a stretch along the back of the extended thigh, keeping the lower back long rather than rounded.
  5. Breathe evenly and hold the position for 20 to 30 seconds.
  6. Sit back up slowly and switch the extended leg to the other side.

Muscles worked

Biceps FemorisTwo-headed hamstring muscle responsible for knee flexion and hip extension. All Biceps Femoris exercises
Lower BackMuscles of the lumbar region responsible for supporting the spine and trunk movements. All Lower Back exercises

Related Hamstrings exercises

Axle DeadliftBand DeadliftBand Romanian DeadliftBarbell Stiff Leg DeadliftClean DeadliftDumbbell Single Leg Romanian Deadlift
Type
Flexibility
Primary muscles
Biceps Femoris, Lower Back
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