hamstring stretch
hamstring stretch — highlighted muscle: hamstrings

Muscles worked

hamstrings, glutes

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hamstring stretch

Body part
upper legs
Equipment
body weight
Target muscle
hamstrings
Muscle group
glutes

Secondary muscles

glutes

How to perform it

  1. 1

    Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.

  2. 2

    Step forward with your right foot and shift your weight onto your right leg.

  3. 3

    Keeping your back straight, slowly bend forward at the hips, reaching towards your right foot with both hands.

  4. 4

    Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds, then return to the starting position.

  5. 5

    Repeat on the other side.

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