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Standing Hamstring Stretch

Muscle Group:

Hamstrings

Type:

Static

Difficulty:

Beginner

Equipment:

None

Biceps femoris, Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus

Description

Start standing with feet hip-width apart, knees slightly bent. Hinge at the hips, keeping your back straight, and lower your torso towards your thighs. Reach towards your toes or shins.

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