leg up hamstring stretch
The leg up hamstring stretch is a flexibility exercise targeting the hamstrings and glutes. It involves lying on your back, bringing one knee toward your chest, and then straightening the leg to stretch the hamstring.
Difficulty
Equipment: Bodyweight
Duration: 45seconds
Calories: ~3/per minute
FLEXIBILITY
Target Muscle
hamstringsLOWER POST
Secondary Muscles
glutes
Instructions
- Lie flat on your back with your legs extended.
- Bend one knee and bring it towards your chest, holding onto your thigh or shin.
- Straighten your leg as much as possible while keeping it elevated.
- Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds.
- Repeat with the other leg.
