Single-leg hamstring stretch
A seated hamstring stretch done one leg at a time with the other knee bent, gentler than folding over both legs.
BeginnerMatLow impactSuggested: 30 sec per side
How to do it
- Sit tall with your left leg straight out in front of you.
- Bend your right knee and rest the sole of your right foot against your inner left thigh.
- Flex your left foot so your toes point up.
- Hinge forward from your hips and slide your hands down your left leg.
- Hold where you feel the stretch, then switch sides.
Work one side, then switch. Timed sets run once per side.
Form tips
- Lead with your chest rather than rounding your back.
- Keep a small bend in your straight knee if the back of it feels tight.
Muscles worked
HamstringsCalvesLower back