Stretching

Seated Floor Hamstring Stretch

The seated floor hamstring stretch is a beginner stretching exercise for your hamstrings, using just your body weight.

Main muscles
Hamstrings
Also works
Calves
Equipment
Body weight
Level
Beginner
Seated Floor Hamstring Stretch, starting position
Start
Seated Floor Hamstring Stretch, end position
Finish

How to do it

  1. Sit on a mat with your right leg extended in front of you and your left leg bent with your foot against your right inner thigh.
  2. Lean forward from your hips and reach for your ankle until you feel a stretch in your hamstring. Hold for 15 seconds, then repeat for your other side.

Alternatives to the seated floor hamstring stretch

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