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Hamstrings · Beginner

Pyramid Pose Stretch

Controlled flexibility drill to improve comfortable range of motion.

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Pyramid Pose Stretch demonstration

Exercise overview

Training details

HamstringsCalves

Equipment

Bodyweight

Sets × time

2 × 30 sec

Rest

45 sec

How to perform it

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 01Step into a short split stance with both feet pointing mostly forward and the front knee straight or softly bent.
  2. 02Square the hips toward the front leg and distribute the weight evenly between the feet.
  3. 03Hinge forward from the hips with a long spine, placing the hands on blocks or the leg if needed.
  4. 04Stop when you feel a comfortable stretch through the front hamstring and calf without rounding forcefully.
  5. 05Hold while breathing steadily, rise slowly, and switch the stance.

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