Seated Floor Hamstring Stretch
How to do the Seated Floor Hamstring Stretch with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Hamstrings
Calves
Bodyweight
How to do the Seated Floor Hamstring Stretch
- 1
Sit on a mat with your right leg extended in front of you and your left leg bent with your foot against your right inner thigh.
- 2
Lean forward from your hips and reach for your ankle until you feel a stretch in your hamstring. Hold for 15 seconds, then repeat for your other side.
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Every Seated Floor Hamstring Stretch set you log feeds Ascend's anatomy heatmap, so your hamstrings volume is visible at a glance, and counts toward your bodyweight-strength tier.
Where the Seated Floor Hamstring Stretch fits
The Seated Floor Hamstring Stretch shows up in training built around a specific goal. See how it fits:
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Seated Floor Hamstring Stretch: common questions
What muscles does the Seated Floor Hamstring Stretch work?
The Seated Floor Hamstring Stretch primarily works the Hamstrings. It also recruits the Calves as supporting muscles.
Is the Seated Floor Hamstring Stretch suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Seated Floor 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 Seated Floor Hamstring Stretch?
None. The Seated Floor Hamstring Stretch is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it without any equipment.
How do I do the Seated Floor Hamstring Stretch with correct form?
Sit on a mat with your right leg extended in front of you and your left leg bent with your foot against your right inner thigh. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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