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Single Straight Leg Stretch
Muscles involved
The single straight leg stretch targets the hamstrings. It improves flexibility and can ease lower back tightness.
How to do it
- Lie on your back with your right leg extended straight up towards the ceiling, holding your right calf with both hands.
- Gently pull your right leg towards your chest while keeping it as straight as possible, feeling a stretch in your hamstring.
- Pause at the peak of the stretch.
- Lower your right leg slightly and repeat on the opposite side.
Equipment required
Muscles worked
Tips
- Keep your leg as straight as possible to maximize hamstring stretch. - Gently pull the leg towards you until you feel a stretch, but don't force it. - Keep your hips square to the floor. - Alternate legs in a slow and controlled manner.
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PrincipianteFrequently asked questions
Single Straight Leg Stretch: which muscles does it work?
Single Straight Leg Stretch mainly works: Hamstrings.
What is Single Straight Leg Stretch good for?
The single straight leg stretch targets the hamstrings. It improves flexibility and can ease lower back tightness.
How do you do Single Straight Leg Stretch with proper form?
- Keep your leg as straight as possible to maximize hamstring stretch. - Gently pull the leg towards you until you feel a stretch, but don't force it. - Keep your hips square to the floor. - Alternate legs in a slow and controlled manner.
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