StretchingBeginner
Standing Hamstring and Calf Stretch
Standing with one foot forward and a strap looped around it, you lift the toes, sit back into the back leg and lean forward while pulling the strap, stretching the hamstring and calf of the front leg in one position.
Primary muscles
- Hamstrings
- Calves (Gastrocnemius)
Secondary muscles
- Soleus
- Sets
- 2–3
- Duration
- 20–40 sec per side
- Rest
- 15–30s
How to perform
This information is general fitness guidance, not medical advice. Stop if you feel pain and consult a qualified professional.