Recumbent Knee Flexor Stretch with Towel
The doorway hamstring stretch with a towel looped over the ball of the raised foot, drawing the toes toward the head so the calf stretches along with the thigh; held for time.
How to do it
Setup
Lying on the back in a doorway, one leg straight up the frame, a towel looped over the ball of that foot, an end in each hand.
Steps
- Edge the hips toward the frame until the hamstrings stretch.
- Draw the towel so the toes come toward the head, and hold.
- Let the towel go slack, then switch legs.
Common mistakes
Yanking the towel: draw it slowly; the calf needs only a gentle pull. Knee bending as the toes come back: keep the leg straight and ease the towel. Shoulders lifting to pull: let the arms work and the head rest.
Breathing
Slow and even through the hold.
