Seated Single-Leg Hamstring Stretch
Sit on the floor with one leg extended and the other bent with sole against the inner thigh, then hinge forward over the straight leg keeping your back flat. Alternate sides.
How to do the Seated Single-Leg Hamstring Stretch
- Sit on the floor with one leg extended and the other bent with sole against the inner thigh.
- Then hinge forward over the straight leg keeping your back flat. Alternate sides.
What it targets
Primary muscle groups: Hamstrings, Calves.
Commonly included in conservative-care programs for: Lower Back Pain, Sciatica.
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