Exercises / Beginner
Rear chain stretching on the floor
- Hamstrings
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- Level
- Beginner
- Muscles
- 1
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
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01 / Steps
How to do it
Sit on the floor with your legs extended.
Try to touch your toes, reaching as far as your mobility allows.
Hold this position for a certain amount of time.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Hamstrings
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength1
- Explosivity0
- Technique15
- Cardio0
- Mobility35
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