Exercises / Beginner
Hamstring stretch face up
- Hamstrings
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- Level
- Beginner
- Muscles
- 1
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
01 / Steps
How to do it
Get into a supine position on the floor.
Lift one leg and with the help of your hands, try to bring your knee as close to your chest as possible.
Hold that position for a certain amount of time.
If it is not possible to do it with the knee extended, you can do it flexed.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Hamstrings
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength1
- Explosivity0
- Technique10
- Cardio0
- Mobility15
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