Leg-Up Hamstring Stretch
How to do the Leg-Up Hamstring Stretch with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Hamstrings
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Bodyweight
How to do the Leg-Up Hamstring Stretch
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Lie flat on your back, bend one knee, and put that foot flat on the floor to stabilize your spine.
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Extend the other leg in the air. If you're tight, you wont be able to straighten it. That's okay. Extend the knee so that the sole of the lifted foot faces the ceiling (or as close as you can get it).
- 3
Slowly straighten the legs as much as possible and then pull the leg toward your nose. Switch sides.
Log it, see it on your body.
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Where the Leg-Up Hamstring Stretch fits
The Leg-Up Hamstring Stretch shows up in training built around a specific goal. See how it fits:
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Leg-Up Hamstring Stretch: common questions
What muscles does the Leg-Up Hamstring Stretch work?
The Leg-Up Hamstring Stretch primarily works the Hamstrings.
Is the Leg-Up Hamstring Stretch suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Leg-Up Hamstring 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.
What equipment do I need for the Leg-Up Hamstring Stretch?
None. The Leg-Up Hamstring Stretch is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it without any equipment.
Is the Leg-Up Hamstring Stretch a compound or isolation exercise?
The Leg-Up Hamstring 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 Leg-Up Hamstring Stretch with correct form?
Lie flat on your back, bend one knee, and put that foot flat on the floor to stabilize your spine. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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