Standing Hamstring and Calf Stretch with Strap
Expert Advice
Keep your standing leg slightly bent and your spine neutral to prevent hyperextension of the knee and lower back discomfort.
How-to-do Steps
- Stand upright and loop a strap around the foot of one leg.
- Hold the strap with both hands and lift the leg straight in front of you.
- Gently pull on the strap to increase the stretch in the hamstring and calf.
- Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds, breathing deeply.
- Release and repeat on the other leg.
Details
Primary
Calves50%
Hamstrings50%
Equipment
Band
Exercise Type
Stretching
