Hamstrings
90/90 Hamstring
A seated-on-the-floor or lying hamstring stretch performed with the hip and knee both bent to 90 degrees before the leg is straightened.
Setup
- 1Lie on your back with both knees bent and feet flat.
- 2Lift one leg and hold behind the thigh with both hands so your hip and knee are each bent about 90 degrees.
How to perform
- 1Slowly straighten your raised knee until you feel a stretch along the back of the thigh.
- 2Keep your thigh vertical and pull gently on it to stay in position.
- 3Flex your foot toward you to add a mild calf stretch.
- 4Hold for 20–30 seconds, then bend the knee and switch legs.
