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#1585 · Upper Legs · Hamstrings

Runners Stretch

Target
Hamstrings
Body part
Upper Legs
Equipment
Body Weight
MET
8.0
Secondary muscles
Calves, Quadriceps

Instructions

  1. Stand with your feet hip-width apart.
  2. Take a step forward with your right foot, keeping your left foot planted.
  3. Bend your right knee and lower your body down, keeping your left leg straight.
  4. Place your hands on your right thigh for support.
  5. Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds, then switch sides and repeat.
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