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Chair Leg Extended Stretch

How to do the Chair Leg Extended Stretch with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.

IsolationOtherBeginnerStatic
Primary muscles

Hamstrings

Secondary

Adductors

Equipment

Other

Step by step

How to do the Chair Leg Extended Stretch

  1. 1

    Sit upright in a chair and grip the seat on the sides.

  2. 2

    Raise one leg, extending the knee, flexing the ankle as you do so.

  3. 3

    Slowly move that leg outward as far as you can, and then back to the center and down.

  4. 4

    Repeat for your other leg.

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Where the Chair Leg Extended Stretch fits

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FAQ

Chair Leg Extended Stretch: common questions

What muscles does the Chair Leg Extended Stretch work?

The Chair Leg Extended Stretch primarily works the Hamstrings. It also recruits the Adductors as supporting muscles.

Is the Chair Leg Extended Stretch suitable for beginners?

Yes. The Chair Leg Extended Stretch is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.

Is the Chair Leg Extended Stretch a compound or isolation exercise?

The Chair Leg Extended Stretch is an isolation exercise, it targets the hamstrings through a single joint, which makes it useful for focused, targeted work.

How do I do the Chair Leg Extended Stretch with correct form?

Sit upright in a chair and grip the seat on the sides. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.

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