Runners stretch exercise demonstration
Runners stretch

Exercise

Runners stretch

Runners stretch is a moderate exercise. It trains hamstrings.

Muscles
HamstringsCalvesQuads

Detailed explanation

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.

Step by step

  1. 1

    Stand with your feet hip-width apart.

  2. 2

    Take a step forward with your right foot, keeping your left foot planted.

  3. 3

    Bend your right knee and lower your body down, keeping your left leg straight.

  4. 4

    Place your hands on your right thigh for support.

  5. 5

    Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds, then switch sides and repeat.

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