seated wide angle pose sequence
seated wide angle pose sequence — highlighted muscle: hamstrings

Muscles worked

hamstrings, quadriceps, calves

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seated wide angle pose sequence

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

Secondary muscles

quadricepscalves

How to perform it

  1. 1

    Sit on the ground with your legs extended in a wide angle.

  2. 2

    Flex your feet and engage your quadriceps.

  3. 3

    Place your hands on the ground behind you for support.

  4. 4

    Keeping your back straight, lean forward from your hips.

  5. 5

    Continue leaning forward until you feel a stretch in your hamstrings.

  6. 6

    Hold this position for a few breaths.

  7. 7

    Slowly release the stretch and return to the starting position.

  8. 8

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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