Hamstrings · Body weight · Intermediate
How to do World Greatest Stretch
The world greatest stretch is a dynamic movement that targets the hamstrings and also stretches the glutes, quadriceps, and calves. It involves a lunge, torso rotation, and a deep stretch, making it excellent for improving flexibility and mobility.
- Primary muscle
- Hamstrings
- Also works
- Glutes, Quadriceps and Calves
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Intermediate
- Category
- Legs
How to do World Greatest Stretch, step by step
- Start in a lunge position with your right foot forward and your left foot back.
- Place your hands on the ground on either side of your right foot.
- Lower your left knee to the ground and extend your right leg, keeping your right foot flat on the ground.
- Rotate your torso to the right, reaching your right arm up towards the ceiling.
- Hold this position for a few seconds, then return to the starting position.
- Switch sides and repeat the stretch with your left foot forward.
Muscles worked
World Greatest Stretch works your hamstrings as the main mover, with help from your glutes, quadriceps and calves.
Track World Greatest Stretch in SPLYT
World Greatest 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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