Legs·Other
Seated Hamstring and Calf Stretch
Hamstrings · Other
Intermediate
Body Part
Legs
Equipment
Other
Level
Intermediate
Force
Static
The Seated Hamstring and Calf Stretch is an intermediate other exercise that primarily targets the Hamstrings.
Muscles Worked
Hamstrings primaryCalves secondary
How to Do the Seated Hamstring and Calf Stretch
- 1Loop a belt, rope, or band around one foot. Sit down with both legs extended . This will be your starting position.
- 2Leaning forward slightly, pull on the belt to draw the toes of your foot back. Hold this position for 10-20 seconds and then repeat with the other leg.
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Exercise data from the open-source Free Exercise DB.