Legs·Bodyweight
90/90 Hamstring
Hamstrings · Bodyweight
Beginner
Body Part
Legs
Equipment
Bodyweight
Level
Beginner
Force
Push
The 90/90 Hamstring is a beginner bodyweight exercise that primarily targets the Hamstrings.
Muscles Worked
Hamstrings primaryCalves secondary
How to Do the 90/90 Hamstring
- 1Lie on your back, with one leg extended straight out.
- 2With the other leg, bend the hip and knee to 90 degrees. You may brace your leg with your hands if necessary. This will be your starting position.
- 3Extend your leg straight into the air, pausing briefly at the top. Return the leg to the starting position.
- 4Repeat for 10-20 repetitions, and then switch to the other leg.
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Exercise data from the open-source Free Exercise DB.