Leg up hamstring stretch exercise demonstration
Leg up hamstring stretch

Exercise

Leg up hamstring stretch

Leg up hamstring stretch is a moderate exercise. It trains hamstrings.

Muscles
HamstringsGlutes

Detailed explanation

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.

Step by step

  1. 1

    Lie flat on your back with your legs extended.

  2. 2

    Bend one knee and bring it towards your chest, holding onto your thigh or shin.

  3. 3

    Straighten your leg as much as possible while keeping it elevated.

  4. 4

    Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds.

  5. 5

    Repeat with the other leg.

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