Seated Floor Hamstring Stretch
Stretching · No equipment · Beginner
How to do it
- Sit on a mat with your right leg extended in front of you and your left leg bent with your foot against your right inner thigh.
- Lean forward from your hips and reach for your ankle until you feel a stretch in your hamstring. Hold for 15 seconds, then repeat for your other side.
Works
Hamstrings
Also: Calves
When to stop
Stop and rest if you feel chest pain or pressure, are more short of breath than you'd expect, feel dizzy or faint, or have sudden pain. If chest pain or faintness doesn't pass when you rest, call 911.
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