Standing Hamstring and Calf Stretch

The Standing Hamstring and Calf Stretch is a beginner other exercise that primarily targets the Hamstrings.

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How to Do the Standing Hamstring and Calf Stretch

1. 1Being by looping a belt, band, or rope around one foot. While standing, place that foot forward.
2. 2Bend your back leg, while keeping the front one straight. Now raise the toes of your front foot off of the ground and lean forward.
3. 3Using the belt, pull on the top of the foot to increase the stretch in the calf. Hold for 10-20 seconds and repeat with the other foot.

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