Lying Hamstring Stretch

Hamstrings

• Target muscles: hamstrings, glutes
• Equipment: bodyweight
• Level: intermediate

How to do it

1. Lie on your back, both legs extended on the floor, lower back pressed down.
2. Raise one straight leg up and wrap your hands around the back of your thigh.
3. Gently pull the leg toward you until you feel a stretch in your hamstring.
4. Keep your other leg straight on the floor, breathe steadily, and hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds.
5. Slowly lower the leg and repeat on the other side.

Swap it for

• leg up hamstring stretch
• Seated Hamstring Stretch on Stability Ball
• Runner's Stretch (Forward Bend Over Straight Front Leg)
• standing hamstring and calf stretch with strap