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Leg-Up Hamstring Stretch

Leg-Up 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
Leg-Up Hamstring Stretch: starting position
Starting position
Leg-Up Hamstring Stretch: end position
End position

How to do the leg-up hamstring stretch

  1. Lie flat on your back, bend one knee, and put that foot flat on the floor to stabilize your spine.
  2. Extend the other leg in the air. If you're tight, you wont be able to straighten it. That's okay. Extend the knee so that the sole of the lifted foot faces the ceiling (or as close as you can get it).
  3. Slowly straighten the legs as much as possible and then pull the leg toward your nose. Switch sides.

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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FAQ

What muscles does the leg-up hamstring stretch work?

It mainly works your hamstrings.

How many sets and reps of leg-up 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 leg-up hamstring stretch good for beginners?

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

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