Legs·Bodyweight
Seated Hamstring
Hamstrings · Bodyweight
Advanced
Body Part
Legs
Equipment
Bodyweight
Level
Advanced
Force
Static
The Seated Hamstring is an advanced bodyweight exercise that primarily targets the Hamstrings.
Muscles Worked
Hamstrings primaryCalves secondary
How to Do the Seated Hamstring
- 1In a seated position with your legs extended, have your partner stand behind you. Now, lean forward as your partner braces your shoulders with their hands. This will be your starting position.
- 2Attempt to push your torso back for 10-20 seconds, as your partner prevents any actual movement of your torso.
- 3Now relax your muscles as your partner increases the stretch by gently pushing your torso forward for 10-20 seconds.
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Exercise data from the open-source Free Exercise DB.