Legs·Bodyweight
The Straddle
Hamstrings · Bodyweight
Beginner
Body Part
Legs
Equipment
Bodyweight
Level
Beginner
Force
Static
The The Straddle is a beginner bodyweight exercise that primarily targets the Hamstrings.
Muscles Worked
Hamstrings primaryAdductors secondaryCalves secondary
How to Do the The Straddle
- 1Begin in a seated, upright position. Start by extending your legs in front of you in a V.
- 2With your hands on the floor, lean forward as far as possible. Hold for 10 to 20 seconds.
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Exercise data from the open-source Free Exercise DB.