Standing High Leg Bent Knee Hamstring Stretch

Standing High Leg Bent Knee Hamstring Stretch

Description

This exercise involves standing and lifting one leg, then bending the knee and stretching the hamstring by reaching towards the foot.

Muscle Group

Equipment Required

Standing High Leg Bent Knee Hamstring Stretch Instructions

  1. Stand up straight with your feet hip-width apart.
  2. Lift your right leg off the ground and bend your knee, bringing your heel towards your buttocks.
  3. Grasp your right ankle with your right hand.
  4. Keeping your left leg straight, hinge forward at the hips and lower your torso towards your left thigh.
  5. Hold the stretch for 15-30 seconds, feeling the stretch in the back of your right thigh.
  6. Release the stretch and repeat on the other side.

Standing High Leg Bent Knee Hamstring Stretch Form & Visual

Standing High Leg Bent Knee Hamstring Stretch

Standing High Leg Bent Knee Hamstring Stretch Benefits

  • Improves flexibility and range of motion in the hips
  • Stretches the inner thigh muscles
  • Helps to alleviate hip pain and discomfort
  • Can improve posture and balance
  • May help to prevent injuries in the hips and lower back

Standing High Leg Bent Knee Hamstring Stretch Muscles Worked

  • Hamstrings
  • Glutes
  • Calves

Standing High Leg Bent Knee Hamstring Stretch Variations & Alternatives

  • Standing hamstring stretch
  • High hamstring stretch
  • Leg bent knee hamstring stretch
  • Seated hamstring stretch
  • Wall hamstring stretch