Standing hamstring and calf stretch with strap

Standing hamstring and calf stretch with strap

Difficulty

Beginner

Category

Stretching

Target Muscle

Hamstrings

Secondary Muscles

calves

Equipment

Rope

Body Part

Upper legs

A standing stretch using a rope or strap to target the hamstrings and calves. This exercise helps improve flexibility and mobility in the posterior chain.

A standing stretch using a rope or strap to target the hamstrings and calves. This exercise helps improve flexibility and mobility in the posterior chain.

A standing stretch using a rope or strap to target the hamstrings and calves. This exercise helps improve flexibility and mobility in the posterior chain.

How to Do the Standing hamstring and calf stretch with strap

How to Do the Standing hamstring and calf stretch with strap

How to Do the Standing hamstring and calf stretch with strap

Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart. Hold the strap with both hands and place it around the ball of your foot. Keep your leg straight and slowly lean forward from your hips, keeping your back straight. Feel the stretch in your hamstring and calf muscles. Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds. Release the stretch and repeat with the other leg. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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