Standing Hamstrings and Back Stretch
Expert Advice
Keep your spine long and avoid rounding your back to prevent strain and to maximize the stretch in your hamstrings and lower back.
How-to-do Steps
- Stand upright with your feet hip-width apart.
- Hinge at your hips and bend forward, reaching your hands towards your feet.
- Keep your knees slightly bent if you have tight hamstrings.
- Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds, breathing deeply.
- Slowly roll back up to the starting position.
Details
Primary
Hamstrings25%
Calves25%
Glutes25%
Lats25%
Equipment
Body weight
Exercise Type
Stretching
