Exercises / Beginner
Elastic band hamstring stretch
- Hamstrings
Available on Calisteniapp for iOS and Android.

- Level
- Beginner
- Muscles
- 1
- Equipment
- Resistance band
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01 / Steps
How to do it
Get into a supine position on the floor.
Lift one leg and with the help of your hands and an elastic band try to bring your knee as close to your chest as possible.
Hold that position for a certain amount of time.
If you don't have an elastic band, you can use a towel or a shirt.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Hamstrings
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength1
- Explosivity0
- Technique15
- Cardio0
- Mobility20
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