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Chair Leg Extended Stretch

Chair Leg Extended Stretch is a beginner isolation stretching that mainly works your hamstrings, with help from your adductors (inner thighs).

💪 Hamstrings🏋️ Other📈 Beginner🔗 Isolation🎯 2-3 holds of 20-30 seconds per side
Chair Leg Extended Stretch: starting position
Starting position
Chair Leg Extended Stretch: end position
End position

How to do the chair leg extended stretch

  1. Sit upright in a chair and grip the seat on the sides.
  2. Raise one leg, extending the knee, flexing the ankle as you do so.
  3. Slowly move that leg outward as far as you can, and then back to the center and down.
  4. Repeat for your other leg.

Muscles worked

Primary: HamstringsSecondary: Adductors (inner thighs)

Sets and reps

Hold each stretch for 20-30 seconds without bouncing, 2-3 times per side. Stretch after training or on rest days.

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FAQ

What muscles does the chair leg extended stretch work?

It mainly works your hamstrings; your adductors (inner thighs) assist.

How many sets and reps of chair leg extended stretch should I do?

Hold each stretch for 20-30 seconds without bouncing, 2-3 times per side. Stretch after training or on rest days.

Is the chair leg extended stretch good for beginners?

Yes. It is a beginner-friendly movement: start light and focus on the form steps above.

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