Standing Hamstring Stretch
- Stand with feet closer than shoulder-width. Step forward with your left foot. Flex the left foot up towards you.
- Bend at the hips and place your hands on your thigh. Keep the left leg straight as you slightly bend the right knee.
- Feel the stretch along your left hamstring. Hold for the prescribed amount of time then switch sides.
Related exercises to discover
Standing hamstring stretch is a at-home exercise that targets hamstrings and also works calves. Use the illustration and instructions above to learn how to perform this exercise with proper form. Related exercises that work similar muscle groups include Lunging / lunge with bicep hammer curls, cardio – cross trainer / crosstrainer machine and weighted cossack squats. Browse our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises.
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