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#1599 · Upper Legs · Hamstrings

Standing Hamstring And Calf Stretch With Strap

Target
Hamstrings
Body part
Upper Legs
Equipment
Rope
MET
2.5
Secondary muscles
Calves

Instructions

  1. Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Hold the strap with both hands and place it around the ball of your foot.
  3. Keep your leg straight and slowly lean forward from your hips, keeping your back straight.
  4. Feel the stretch in your hamstring and calf muscles.
  5. Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds.
  6. Release the stretch and repeat with the other leg.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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