Runner's Stretch (Forward Bend Over Straight Front Leg)

Hamstrings

• Target muscles: hamstrings, calves, legs
• Equipment: bodyweight
• Level: intermediate

How to do it

1. Stand tall and take a small step forward with one leg, planting the heel down.
2. Keep your front leg straight, bending the back knee slightly.
3. Hinge forward from your hips with a flat back, lowering your torso toward your front leg.
4. Lower your hands and reach your palms toward the foot of your front leg.
5. Hold at the bottom and breathe calmly, then smoothly stand back up.
6. Switch legs and repeat.

Swap it for

• standing hamstring and calf stretch with strap
• Lying Hamstring Stretch
• leg up hamstring stretch
• Seated Hamstring Stretch on Stability Ball