Seated Hamstring and Calf Stretch
An intermediate mobility exercise that works the hamstrings.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Seated Hamstring and Calf Stretch
- Loop a belt, rope, or band around one foot. Sit down with both legs extended . This will be your starting position.
- Leaning forward slightly, pull on the belt to draw the toes of your foot back. Hold this position for 10-20 seconds and then repeat with the other leg.
Muscles Worked
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Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do seated hamstring and calf stretch work?
Seated Hamstring and Calf Stretch primarily works the hamstrings. The calves assist as secondary muscles.
What equipment do I need for seated hamstring and calf stretch?
The source dataset does not record equipment for seated hamstring and calf stretch. Check the instructions above before you set up.
Seated Hamstring and Calf Stretch: is it suitable for beginners?
Seated Hamstring and Calf Stretch is rated intermediate. Movements that assume you already own the basic pattern and are ready to load it.
What can I do instead of seated hamstring and calf stretch?
Seated Floor Hamstring Stretch, Seated Hamstring, Hamstring Stretch train the same primary muscles and are listed with 7 more alternatives above.
How do I log seated hamstring and calf 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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