This exercise involves sitting on the floor with one leg extended and the other bent, then reaching forward to stretch the hamstring of the extended leg. It helps improve flexibility and range of motion in the hamstrings.
Type
Strength
Equipment
No Equipment
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Improves flexibility and range of motion in the hamstrings
- Reduces risk of injury in the hamstrings and lower back
- Helps alleviate lower back pain
- Can be done anywhere without equipment
- Can be modified for different levels of flexibility
How to perform
- Sit on the floor with your legs straight out in front of you.
- Bend your left knee and place your left foot on the floor, keeping your right leg straight.
- Place your hands on your right thigh and inhale.
- Exhale and slowly lean forward from your hips, keeping your back straight.
- Stop when you feel a stretch in the back of your right thigh.
- Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds.
- Inhale and slowly sit back up.
- Repeat on the other side.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Hamstrings
Primary
Glutes
Primary
Lower Back
Primary