Elephant Walk Step

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Exercise overview

Training details

Hamstrings

Equipment

Bodyweight

Sets × time

3 × 40 sec

Rest

45 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

01Fold forward from standing and place your hands near the floor with both knees softly bent.
02Straighten one leg while bending the other to load the hamstring of the long-leg side.
03Take a small controlled step forward with the bent-leg side while keeping your torso folded.
04Shift the bend to the opposite knee, lengthen the other leg, and take the next small step.
05Continue alternating the stretch and steps slowly without bouncing or forcing your lower back.

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