Chair Leg Extended Stretch
A beginner isolation mobility exercise that works the hamstrings.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Chair Leg Extended Stretch
- Sit upright in a chair and grip the seat on the sides.
- Raise one leg, extending the knee, flexing the ankle as you do so.
- Slowly move that leg outward as far as you can, and then back to the center and down.
- Repeat for your other leg.
Muscles Worked
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Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do chair leg extended stretch work?
Chair Leg Extended Stretch primarily works the hamstrings. The inner thighs assist as secondary muscles.
What equipment do I need for chair leg extended stretch?
The source dataset does not record equipment for chair leg extended stretch. Check the instructions above before you set up.
Chair Leg Extended Stretch: is it suitable for beginners?
Yes. Chair Leg Extended Stretch is rated beginner. Movements you can learn in a session, with a low skill floor and a forgiving failure mode.
What can I do instead of chair leg extended stretch?
Leg-Up Hamstring Stretch, Front Leg Raises, Hamstring Stretch train the same primary muscles and are listed with 7 more alternatives above.
How do I log chair leg extended stretch in Fitnit?
As time held rather than reps. Fitnit records the seconds and credits them to the hamstrings on your body map, so you can see which muscles you train hard and never stretch.
Photographs and step-by-step instructions from free-exercise-db, a public-domain exercise dataset. Muscle mapping and alternatives by Fitnit.
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