Standing Hamstring and Calf Stretch

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Standing Hamstring and Calf Stretch

Category
Stretching
Level
Beginner
Equipment
Other
Force
Static
Mechanic
N/A

Primary Muscles

Hamstrings

Secondary Muscles

None specified

Instructions

  1. 1

    Being by looping a belt, band, or rope around one foot. While standing, place that foot forward.

  2. 2

    Bend 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. 3

    Using 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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