Hamstrings
Lying Hamstring
A supine hamstring stretch using a strap or towel to pull a straight leg toward the ceiling.
Setup
- 1Lie on your back with both legs extended.
- 2Loop a strap or towel around the ball of one foot and raise that leg.
How to perform
- 1Hold the strap with both hands and keep the raised knee as straight as is comfortable.
- 2Gently pull the leg toward your torso until you feel a stretch behind the thigh.
- 3Hold the position for 20–30 seconds, flexing your foot slightly to feel the calf too.
- 4Lower the leg slowly and repeat on the other side.
