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Improve Hamstring Flexibility: Standing Stretch
Muscle Group:
Hamstrings
Type:
Static
Difficulty:
Beginner
Equipment:
None
Biceps femoris, Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus
Description
Improve hamstring flexibility with this standing stretch. Hinge at hips, lower torso, and reach for toes or shins. Try the single-leg version for extra relief.
Progression
Reach further down legs, hold for longer
Feel sensation
Gentle pulling sensation in the back of the thighs.
Common mistakes
Rounding the back, locking knees
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