Standing Hamstring and Calf Stretch with Strap
Gym Exercise Card
Equipment
The standing hamstring and calf stretch with a strap is designed to improve flexibility in the hamstrings and calves. This exercise helps alleviate tightness, enhancing mobility and reducing injury risk.
How to do it
- Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, holding a strap under the balls of your feet.
- Keep your back straight and gently bend at the hips.
- Maintain a slight knee bend as you pull on the strap, stretching the hamstrings and calves.
Muscles worked
Primary Gastrocnemius Hamstrings
Secondary Erector Spinae Soleus