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Hamstring Stretch
Hamstring Stretch is a beginner isolation bodyweight stretching that mainly works your hamstrings.
💪 Hamstrings🏋️ Bodyweight📈 Beginner🔗 Isolation🎯 2-3 holds of 20-30 seconds per side
How to do the hamstring stretch
- Lie on your back with one leg extended above you, with the hip at ninety degrees. Keep the other leg flat on the floor.
- Loop a belt, band, or rope over the ball of your foot. This will be your starting position.
- Pull on the belt to create tension in the calves and hamstrings. Hold this stretch for 10-30 seconds, and repeat with the other leg.
Muscles worked
Primary: Hamstrings
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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What muscles does the hamstring stretch work?
It mainly works your hamstrings.
How many sets and reps of hamstring 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 hamstring stretch good for beginners?
Yes. It is a beginner-friendly movement: start light and focus on the form steps above.