Exercises / Beginner
Unilateral hamstring stretch on the floor face up
- Hamstrings
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- Level
- Beginner
- Muscles
- 1
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
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01 / Steps
How to do it
On the floor, sitting down
Lie back with one leg semi-flexed and the forearm supported on the floor
Lift the other leg completely extended, using your hand to bring it to its maximum stretch point
Maintain the 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
- Technique20
- Cardio0
- Mobility30
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