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Standing Hamstring Stretch

Simple daily hamstring lengthening.

2 ร— 30 sec per leg 4 minrest 15s

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Included in "Hip Opener" โ€” 4 guided exercises with a rest timer.

Equipment
step
Rest
15s between sets
Primary muscles
hamstrings
Also works
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How to do it

  1. Place your right heel on a low step, leg straight, toes pulled toward you.
  2. Keep your left knee soft.
  3. Hinge forward from the hips (not the lower back) until you feel a strong stretch.
  4. Hold 30 seconds. Switch sides.

Form cues

  • โœ“Long spine โ€” no rounding
  • โœ“Toes pulled up
  • โœ“Breathe into the stretch

Common mistakes

  • โœ—Rounding the back to reach the toes
  • โœ—Bouncing

Progressions

  • 30 sec โ†’ 60 sec โ†’ active hamstring reach

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