Hamstrings · Body weight · Beginner
How to do Leg Up Hamstring Stretch
The leg up hamstring stretch is a flexibility exercise targeting the hamstrings and glutes. It involves lying on your back, bringing one knee toward your chest, and then straightening the leg to stretch the hamstring.
- Primary muscle
- Hamstrings
- Also works
- Glutes
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Beginner
- Category
- Legs
How to do Leg Up Hamstring Stretch, step by step
- Lie flat on your back with your legs extended.
- Bend one knee and bring it towards your chest, holding onto your thigh or shin.
- Straighten your leg as much as possible while keeping it elevated.
- Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds.
- Repeat with the other leg.
Muscles worked
Leg Up Hamstring Stretch works your hamstrings as the main mover, with help from your glutes.
Track Leg Up Hamstring Stretch in SPLYT
Leg Up 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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