Standing Hamstring Stretch
Improves hamstring flexibility
Mobility & StretchingBeginnerMobilityStretch
At a glance
| Muscles worked | Primary: Hamstrings |
|---|---|
| Muscle group | Mobility & Stretching |
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Mobility · Stretch |
| Sets & reps | 3 sets × 20-30s each leg |
| Estimated calories burned | ~10 kcal |
| Equipment | None needed |
How to do it
- Step 1: Stand tall
- Step 2: Hinge at hips and reach toward one foot
- Step 3: Keep back as flat as possible
- Step 4: Hold the stretch
- Step 5: Switch legs
Coaching tips
Benefits
Improves hamstring flexibility
Common mistakes
Rounding the back
Make it harder
Reach further down
Make it easier
Slight knee bend
Breathing
Deep breaths
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