Standing Hamstring Stretch
Hinge forward with a flat back over a nearly straight leg, reaching toward the foot to feel the hamstring stretch.
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Demo video from YouTube, played in its own player.
- Muscles worked
- Hamstrings
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
- Movement
- Mobility
Sets and reps
- 1 to 3 rounds of 30 to 60 seconds, or 8 to 10 slow reps, in a warm-up or between sets.
- Move through a range you control without pain, and stretch a little further over the weeks.
General ranges, not medical advice. Stop if anything hurts.
Alternatives
Other exercises for the hamstrings, for when the bodyweight is taken or you want a change.
Questions
- What muscles does the Standing Hamstring Stretch work?
- The Standing Hamstring Stretch mainly works the hamstrings.
- What equipment do you need for the Standing Hamstring Stretch?
- None: it is a bodyweight exercise.
- How many sets and reps of the Standing Hamstring Stretch?
- 1 to 3 rounds of 30 to 60 seconds, or 8 to 10 slow reps, in a warm-up or between sets. Move through a range you control without pain, and stretch a little further over the weeks.
- What can I do instead of the Standing Hamstring Stretch?
- Band Good Morning, Barbell B-Stance Romanian Deadlift, Barbell Good Morning and Barbell Romanian Deadlift work the same main muscle.
Program it for your clients
Coaches add the Standing Hamstring Stretch to any workout in CoachVana, set the sets, reps, load and rest, and clients see this demo as they train.
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