This exercise involves lying on your back and pulling one leg towards your chest while keeping the other leg straight. It helps to stretch the hamstrings and lower back muscles.
Type
Strength
Equipment
No Equipment
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Improves flexibility in the hamstrings
- Reduces risk of injury in the lower back and legs
- Increases blood flow to the legs
- Helps to alleviate lower back pain
- Can be done anywhere without equipment
How to perform
- Start by lying on your back with your legs extended straight up towards the ceiling.
- Place your hands behind your head and engage your core muscles.
- Slowly lower one leg towards the ground, keeping it straight and maintaining control.
- As you lower your leg, simultaneously pull the other leg towards your chest, using your core muscles to lift your upper body off the ground.
- Hold this position for a few seconds, then switch legs and repeat the movement.
- Continue alternating legs for the desired number of repetitions.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Hamstrings
Primary
Glutes
Primary
Calves
Primary