Standing Toe Up Hamstring Stretch
Split stance with the front heel down and its toes drawn toward the shin, hinging over that straight leg; the calf and the back of the thigh stretch together.
How to do it
Setup
Standing, one foot a short step ahead on its heel with the toes pulled up, back knee soft, hands on the front thigh.
Steps
- Bend the back knee and sit the hips back.
- Hinge forward with a flat back, the front toes drawn up, until the calf and thigh stretch.
- Hold and breathe, then stand up and switch legs.
Common mistakes
Toes dropping as you fold: keep them pulled toward the shin; they are this variant's calf stretch. Leaning on the front knee: the hands rest on the thigh, never on the joint. Back rounding over the leg: keep it long and stop where the fold would curl it.
Breathing
Slow and even through the hold.
