runners stretch
The runner's stretch is a bodyweight exercise primarily targeting the hamstrings, with secondary emphasis on the calves and quadriceps. It is performed by stepping forward, bending the front knee, and keeping the back leg straight to stretch the hamstrings.
Difficulty
Equipment: Bodyweight
Duration: 45seconds
Calories: ~3/per minute
FLEXIBILITY
Target Muscle
hamstringsLOWER POST
Secondary Muscles
calvesquadriceps
Instructions
- Stand with your feet hip-width apart.
- Take a step forward with your right foot, keeping your left foot planted.
- Bend your right knee and lower your body down, keeping your left leg straight.
- Place your hands on your right thigh for support.
- Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds, then switch sides and repeat.
