Standing Hamstring Stretch
Hamstring release, elevated leg
How to
Rest one heel on a low, stable surface (a step or sturdy chair) with the leg straight. Keeping your back flat, hinge forward from the hips rather than rounding the spine, until a stretch is felt behind the thigh.
Benefits
- Targets the hamstrings more directly than a seated fold for some people
- Useful before or after activities involving running or kicking
- Adjustable intensity just by changing the height of the surface
Practice
Hold 20-30 seconds per side, keeping the standing leg's knee soft rather than locked.
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General information, not medical advice. If you have a health condition or pain, talk to a doctor or qualified teacher first.
