Stretching

Leg-Up Hamstring Stretch

The leg-up hamstring stretch is a beginner stretching exercise for your hamstrings, using just your body weight.

Main muscles
Hamstrings
Equipment
Body weight
Level
Beginner
Leg-Up Hamstring Stretch, starting position
Start
Leg-Up Hamstring Stretch, end position
Finish

How to do it

  1. Lie flat on your back, bend one knee, and put that foot flat on the floor to stabilize your spine.
  2. Extend the other leg in the air. If you're tight, you wont be able to straighten it. That's okay. Extend the knee so that the sole of the lifted foot faces the ceiling (or as close as you can get it).
  3. Slowly straighten the legs as much as possible and then pull the leg toward your nose. Switch sides.

Alternatives to the leg-up hamstring stretch

90/90 Hamstring Body weight Front Leg Raises Body weight Hamstring Stretch Body weight Inchworm Body weight Runner's Stretch Body weight Seated Floor Hamstring Stretch Body weight