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hamstring stretch

hamstring stretch exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: hamstrings. Equipment: body weight.

hamstring stretch exercise demonstration
Target muscle
hamstrings
Muscle group
glutes
Body part
upper legs
Equipment
body weight

Secondary muscles

glutes

How to perform

  1. Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Step forward with your right foot and shift your weight onto your right leg.
  3. Keeping your back straight, slowly bend forward at the hips, reaching towards your right foot with both hands.
  4. Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds, then return to the starting position.
  5. Repeat on the other side.