Legs · Other · Intermediate
Seated Hamstring and Calf Stretch
PrimarySecondary
- Main muscles
- Hamstrings
- Also working
- Calves
How to do it
- Loop a belt, rope, or band around one foot. Sit down with both legs extended . This will be your starting position.
- Leaning 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.
Swaps on other equipment
Each has the hamstrings as its main muscle, on a different piece of equipment.
Other hamstring exercises
- Seated Band Hamstring Curl · Other
- Seated Floor Hamstring Stretch · Bodyweight
- Seated Hamstring · Bodyweight
- Seated Leg Curl · Machine
- Smith Machine Hang Power Clean · Machine
- Smith Machine Stiff-Legged Deadlift · Machine
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