Stretching

Standing Hamstring and Calf Stretch

The standing hamstring and calf stretch is a beginner stretching exercise for your hamstrings, using other.

Main muscles
Hamstrings
Equipment
Other
Level
Beginner
Standing Hamstring and Calf Stretch, starting position
Start
Standing Hamstring and Calf Stretch, end position
Finish

How to do it

  1. Being by looping a belt, band, or rope around one foot. While standing, place that foot forward.
  2. Bend your back leg, while keeping the front one straight. Now raise the toes of your front foot off of the ground and lean forward.
  3. Using the belt, pull on the top of the foot to increase the stretch in the calf. Hold for 10-20 seconds and repeat with the other foot.

Alternatives to the standing hamstring and calf stretch

Chair Leg Extended Stretch Other Intermediate Groin Stretch Other Lying Hamstring Other Seated Hamstring and Calf Stretch Other 90/90 Hamstring Body weight Front Leg Raises Body weight