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Hamstrings

Seated Hamstring and Calf Stretch

Seated Hamstring and Calf Stretch (Start)Seated Hamstring and Calf Stretch (End)

A seated stretch that uses a strap or towel to pull the foot toward you, lengthening both the hamstrings and calves.

Primary musclesHamstrings
Secondary musclesCalves

Setup

  1. 1Sit on the floor with one leg extended and the other bent.
  2. 2Loop a towel or strap around the ball of the extended foot.

How to perform

  1. 1Pull the strap gently toward you until your toes point up.
  2. 2Keep the knee straight and back tall.
  3. 3Hold for 20 to 30 seconds.
  4. 4Switch legs.

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