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Movement · Upper Legs

Leg Up Hamstring Stretch

Lie flat on your back with your legs extended. Bend one knee and bring it towards your chest, holding onto your thigh or shin. Straighten your leg as much as possible while keeping it elevated. Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds. Repeat with the other leg.

TargetHamstrings
Equipmentbody weight
Body partUpper Legs

Technique

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Lie flat on your back with your legs extended.

  2. 2

    Bend one knee and bring it towards your chest, holding onto your thigh or shin.

  3. 3

    Straighten your leg as much as possible while keeping it elevated.

  4. 4

    Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds.

  5. 5

    Repeat with the other leg.

Muscles worked

Target and supporting

Target

Hamstrings

Secondary

Glutes

Training plans

Found in these plans

No current ScoreDive plan references this exercise.

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