Standing Hamstring and Calf Stretch with Strap
Description
The standing hamstring and calf stretch with strap is a standing stretch done with a yoga strap or band looped around one foot. Pulling the leg up while keeping the knee straight stretches both the hamstring and calf together.
Muscle Group
Equipment Required
Standing Hamstring and Calf Stretch with Strap Instructions
- Stand tall with one foot planted on the floor.
- Loop a strap around the ball of the working foot.
- Hold both ends of the strap with one hand.
- Brace the core and keep the chest up.
- Lift the working leg straight up in front.
- Pull the foot up toward the body using the strap.
- Keep the working knee straight throughout.
- Hold for the desired duration then switch sides.
Standing Hamstring and Calf Stretch with Strap Form & Visual
Standing Hamstring and Calf Stretch with Strap Benefits
- Stretches the hamstring.
- Stretches the calf at the same time.
- Strap allows for a deeper stretch.
- Useful for runners.
- Improves leg flexibility.
Standing Hamstring and Calf Stretch with Strap Muscles Worked
- Hamstrings
- Gastrocnemius
- Soleus
Standing Hamstring and Calf Stretch with Strap Variations & Alternatives
- Lying Hamstring Stretch
- Standing Toe Touch
- Forward Fold
- Calf Stretch
