Standing Leg Up Hamstring Stretch
Standing upright with one straight leg's heel on an incline bench and the hands on the hips; the raised leg's hamstrings stretch without a forward fold.
How to do it
Setup
Facing an incline bench, one heel on it, both legs straight, hands on the hips.
Steps
- Stand tall on the supporting leg, its foot pointing forward.
- Tip the pelvis forward a little, chest up, until the back of the raised thigh stretches.
- Hold and breathe, then lift the heel down and switch legs.
Common mistakes
Heel too high for straight knees: pick a lower point on the bench. Folding over the leg: this version stays upright; the pelvis does the tilting. Standing foot turning out: keep it straight ahead.
Breathing
Slow and even through the hold.
