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Hamstrings · Beginner

Leg-Up Hamstring Stretch

Controlled flexibility drill to improve comfortable range of motion.

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Leg-Up Hamstring Stretch demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

Hamstrings

Equipment

Bodyweight

Sets × time

2 × 30 sec

Rest

45 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Place one heel on a stable bench with the knee comfortably straight.
  2. 02Square the hips toward the raised leg and point the standing foot forward.
  3. 03Hinge from the hips with a long spine until a stretch is felt behind the raised thigh.
  4. 04Keep the raised foot gently flexed and avoid bouncing or rounding the back.
  5. 05Hold while breathing, rise slowly, and switch sides.

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