Form cues
- Keep back straight
- Hinge from hips
- Avoid locking knees
- Don't bounce
Exercise
Standing Hamstring Stretch
Upper legs, body weight
A static stretch targeting the hamstring muscles along the back of the upper leg.
Target: hamstrings. Also works: glutes, calves.
This one is filed as mobility. It shows in warm-up and cool-down, and in search.
Steps
- Stand up straight with feet hip-width apart.
- Keep knees soft, and hinge forward at the hips.
- Lower your torso toward your legs while reaching for your toes.
- Stop when you feel a gentle stretch in your hamstrings.
- Hold for the desired duration, then return to standing.
Common mistakes
- Rounding the back
- Locking out the knees
- Forcing the stretch
Breathing
Exhale as you hinge forward, inhale as you return upright.
In the app, search for Standing Hamstring Stretch and add it to a workout.