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world greatest stretch

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

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

Secondary muscles

glutes, quadriceps, calves

How to perform

  1. Start in a lunge position with your right foot forward and your left foot back.
  2. Place your hands on the ground on either side of your right foot.
  3. Lower your left knee to the ground and extend your right leg, keeping your right foot flat on the ground.
  4. Rotate your torso to the right, reaching your right arm up towards the ceiling.
  5. Hold this position for a few seconds, then return to the starting position.
  6. Switch sides and repeat the stretch with your left foot forward.