This exercise involves lying on your back with a strap or towel wrapped around your foot, and slowly straightening your leg while keeping your knee slightly bent. This helps to stretch the hamstring muscles in the back of your thigh. An assistant may help to hold the strap or provide resistance for a deeper stretch.
Type
Flexibility
Equipment
Band
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Increases flexibility and range of motion in the hamstrings
- Reduces the risk of injury in the hamstrings and lower back
- Improves posture and alignment of the pelvis and spine
- Relieves tension and tightness in the hamstrings and lower back
- Can be modified for individuals with limited flexibility or mobility
How to perform
- Start by lying on your back with your legs straight out in front of you.
- Bend one knee and bring it towards your chest.
- Loop a towel or resistance band around the ball of your foot on the bent leg.
- Slowly straighten your leg while holding onto the towel or band, keeping your other leg straight on the ground.
- Stop when you feel a stretch in the back of your thigh.
- Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds.
- Release the stretch and repeat on the other leg.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Hamstrings
Primary
Glutes
Primary
Lower Back
Primary