Standing hamstring stretch
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Muscles worked
- High load
- Hamstrings
- Low load
- Calves · Gastrocnemius
Primary muscles
Secondary muscles
How to do it
Place one heel on a low step with the leg straight and the toes up. Hinge at the hip with a flat back until you feel a stretch through the back of the thigh, then hold and breathe. Do not round the back to reach further — the stretch comes from the hip hinge, not from folding the spine.
Form cues
- Hinge at the hip with a flat back
- Do not round to reach further
Safety
Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:
Lower back
This is general exercise reference, not medical advice. Stop and consult a qualified professional if an exercise causes pain, and never work through joint pain.