Hamstring stretch exercise demonstration
Hamstring stretch

Exercise

Hamstring stretch

Hamstring stretch is a moderate exercise. It trains hamstrings.

Muscles
HamstringsGlutes

Detailed explanation

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart. Step forward with your right foot and shift your weight onto your right leg.

Keeping your back straight, slowly bend forward at the hips, reaching towards your right foot with both hands. Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds, then return to the starting position.

Step by step

  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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