Exercises / Beginner
Side split stretch
- Quadriceps
- Hamstrings
Available on Calisteniapp for iOS and Android.

- Level
- Beginner
- Muscles
- 2
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
On this page
01 / Steps
How to do it
On the floor freely, or with hands supported on a low bench or bar.
Slowly open your legs as wide as possible.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Quadriceps
Hamstrings
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength1
- Explosivity0
- Technique15
- Cardio0
- Mobility5
Sessions
Sessions with this exercise
Calisteniapp workouts that include this movement.
Beginner
Warm Up Routine
Forearms ∙ Biceps ∙ Triceps ∙ Anterior Deltoid
34 min · 16 exercises
Beginner
Full body flexibility routine
Upper Chest ∙ Anterior Deltoid ∙ Lats ∙ Lower Chest
69 min · 8 exercises
Beginner
Specific Legs Warm-up
Quadriceps ∙ Abs ∙ Obliques ∙ Glutes
27 min · 13 exercises
Beginner
Fastflex Mobility
Hamstrings ∙ Quadriceps ∙ Forearms ∙ Upper Chest
40 min · 7 exercises
Beginner
5-Minute Full-Body Stretching
Hamstrings ∙ Quadriceps ∙ Forearms ∙ Upper Chest
22 min · 6 exercises
Beginner
10-Minute Full-Body Stretching
Upper Chest ∙ Anterior Deltoid ∙ Lats ∙ Lower Chest
31 min · 8 exercises
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