Seated Toe Touch and Reach Warmup Stretch
Seated dynamic pattern that lengthens the hamstrings and warms up the posterior chain.
LegsBeginnerMobilityStretch
At a glance
| Muscles worked | Primary: hamstrings. Secondary: lower back |
|---|---|
| Muscle group | Legs |
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Mobility · Stretch |
| Sets & reps | 30 seconds |
| Estimated calories burned | ~12 kcal |
| Equipment | None needed |
How to do it
- Sit tall with legs extended or slightly bent.
- Reach forward toward the toes in a controlled motion.
- Return upright and repeat rhythmically.
- Keep the core lightly engaged.
- Continue for the desired duration.
Coaching tips
Benefits
Seated dynamic pattern that lengthens the hamstrings and warms up the posterior chain.
Common mistakes
Avoid bouncing or rounding the spine aggressively.
Make it harder
Reach farther gradually.
Make it easier
Keep a larger bend in the knees.
Breathing
Exhale as you reach forward, inhale as you return.
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