Leg-Up Hamstring Stretch
A beginner isolation mobility exercise that works the hamstrings.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Leg-Up Hamstring Stretch
- Lie flat on your back, bend one knee, and put that foot flat on the floor to stabilize your spine.
- Extend the other leg in the air. If you're tight, you wont be able to straighten it. That's okay. Extend the knee so that the sole of the lifted foot faces the ceiling (or as close as you can get it).
- Slowly straighten the legs as much as possible and then pull the leg toward your nose. Switch sides.
Muscles Worked
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Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do leg-up hamstring stretch work?
Leg-Up Hamstring Stretch primarily works the hamstrings.
What equipment do I need for leg-up hamstring stretch?
The source dataset does not record equipment for leg-up hamstring stretch. Check the instructions above before you set up.
Leg-Up Hamstring Stretch: is it suitable for beginners?
Yes. Leg-Up Hamstring 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 leg-up hamstring stretch?
Chair Leg Extended Stretch, Hamstring Stretch, Seated Floor Hamstring Stretch train the same primary muscles and are listed with 7 more alternatives above.
How do I log leg-up hamstring 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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