Hamstrings · Body weight · Beginner
How to do Hamstring Stretch
The hamstring stretch is a bodyweight exercise targeting the hamstrings and also engaging the glutes. It involves stepping forward, bending at the hips, and reaching toward the foot to stretch the back of the thigh.
- Primary muscle
- Hamstrings
- Also works
- Glutes
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Beginner
- Category
- Legs
How to do Hamstring Stretch, step by step
- 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.
Muscles worked
Hamstring Stretch works your hamstrings as the main mover, with help from your glutes.
Track Hamstring Stretch in SPLYT
Hamstring Stretch is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.
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