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Exercise 1599 · REF xTjr103

Standing Hamstring And Calf Stretch With Strap exercise animation

Standing Hamstring And Calf Stretch With Strap

Category
Upper Legs
Equipment
Rope
Target
Hamstrings

Using a strap to hold the leg extended lets you control the angle of a hamstring and calf stretch more precisely than reaching for the foot by hand, especially useful for anyone who can't yet reach their toes comfortably. It targets both muscle groups in one position since they share a joint action at the knee and ankle. Ease into the pull rather than yanking on the strap for more range.

How to Do the Standing Hamstring And Calf Stretch With Strap

  1. Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Hold the strap with both hands and place it around the ball of your foot.
  3. Keep your leg straight and slowly lean forward from your hips, keeping your back straight.
  4. Feel the stretch in your hamstring and calf muscles.
  5. Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds.
  6. Release the stretch and repeat with the other leg.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles Worked

The Standing Hamstring And Calf Stretch With Strap primarily targets the Hamstrings, with Calves as the primary synergist muscle group.

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FAQ

What muscles does the Standing Hamstring And Calf Stretch With Strap work?
The Standing Hamstring And Calf Stretch With Strap primarily targets the hamstrings, with the calves as the main supporting muscle group.
What equipment do I need for the Standing Hamstring And Calf Stretch With Strap?
The Standing Hamstring And Calf Stretch With Strap is done with a rope.
What's a good alternative to the Standing Hamstring And Calf Stretch With Strap?
If you don't have access to a rope, the Glute-Ham Raise targets the same hamstrings using body weight instead.