Inverted Hamstring Stretch
Muscle Groups: Hamstrings
Inverted Hamstring Stretch focuses on Hamstrings.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Inverted Hamstring Stretch with proper form and technique.
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Stand tall with your feet together and your core engaged.
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Shift your weight onto one leg, keeping a slight bend in your knee.
- 3
Hinge at your hips, lowering your torso forward while simultaneously extending your opposite leg straight back behind you.
- 4
Continue to lower your torso and raise your extended leg until both are roughly parallel to the floor, forming a straight line from your head to your heel.
- 5
Reverse the movement by driving through your standing heel to return to the upright starting position.
- 6
Complete the desired repetitions on one side, then switch legs and repeat the movement.
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These exercises work the same primary muscles as Inverted Hamstring Stretch, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
