This exercise involves lying on your back and lifting one leg up while keeping it straight. You then use a towel or strap to gently pull the leg towards your body, stretching the hamstring muscle. This helps improve flexibility and can alleviate tightness or discomfort in the back of the leg.
Type
Strength
Equipment
No Equipment
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Strengthens leg muscles
- Improves balance and stability
- Engages core muscles
- Can be done with minimal equipment
- Can be modified for different fitness levels
How to perform
- Start by lying on your back with your legs straight out in front of you.
- Lift one leg up towards the ceiling, keeping it as straight as possible.
- Place your hands behind your thigh and gently pull your leg towards your chest.
- Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds, feeling the stretch in your hamstring.
- Release the stretch and repeat on the other leg.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Hamstrings
Primary
Glutes
Primary
Lower Back
Primary