Supine Hamstring Stretch
Lie on your back, draw one knee to your chest then extend the leg toward the ceiling holding the back of the thigh or calf until you feel the stretch down the back of the leg. Alternate sides.
How to do the Supine Hamstring Stretch
- Lie on your back.
- Draw one knee to your chest then extend the leg toward the ceiling holding the back of the thigh or calf until you feel the stretch down the back of the leg. 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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