hamstring stretch
hamstring stretch exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: hamstrings. Equipment: body weight.
- Target muscle
- hamstrings
- Muscle group
- glutes
- Body part
- upper legs
- Equipment
- body weight
Secondary muscles
glutes
How to perform
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Step forward with your right foot and shift your weight onto your right leg.
- Keeping your back straight, slowly bend forward at the hips, reaching towards your right foot with both hands.
- Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds, then return to the starting position.
- Repeat on the other side.