Hamstring Stretch
- Primary muscles
- Hamstrings
- Secondary muscles
- None
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Movement pattern
- None
Steps
- 1 Lie on your back on the floor with one knee bent towards your chest, holding it with both hands. Keep your other leg extended straight on the floor.
- 2 Slowly lift the extended leg straight up towards the ceiling, keeping your knee as straight as possible.
- 3 Feel the stretch in the back of your thigh as you reach the highest point. Hold this position briefly.
- 4 Gently lower your leg back down to the floor with control.
- 5 Switch sides and repeat the movement with the other leg.
