Standing Hamstring Stretch
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Equipment
The standing hamstring stretch is an effective exercise to improve flexibility in the hamstrings and lower back. It involves bending forward from the hips, aiming to touch the toes or the floor. This stretch can help reduce muscle tightness and enhance range of motion.
How to do it
- Stand straight with feet hip-width apart and arms at your sides.
- Bend forward at the hips, keeping your back straight and knees slightly bent.
- Reach towards your toes or the floor, feeling the stretch in your hamstrings.
- Hold the position for 15-30 seconds.
- Slowly return to the starting position.
Muscles worked
Primary Hamstrings
Secondary Erector Spinae Gastrocnemius Gluteus Maximus
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