Demo & instructions
Standing Hamstring Stretch
Also known as: Heel-Forward Hamstring Stretch
Instructions
A standing stretch for the back of the thigh. One heel rests in front of you while you tip forward from the hips with a long spine, so no floor space or equipment is needed.
- Movement
- Stretch
- Type
- Isolation
- Level
- Beginner
- Typical range
- 20–60 sec
Setup
- 1Stand tall and place one heel on the floor a short step in front of you, toes pointing up.
- 2Keep the front leg nearly straight and bend the back knee slightly.
- 3Rest your hands on your hips or on the back thigh.
Execution
- 1Push your hips back and tip your chest forward with a long, flat back.
- 2Stop when you feel a mild stretch along the back of the front thigh.
Target
Equipment
Muscles worked
Equipment
Training use
Strength
Muscle building
Endurance
Conditioning
