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Mobility

Seated Hamstring and Calf Stretch

Loop a belt, rope, or band around one foot. Sit down with both legs extended . This will be your starting position.

Intermediate

The movement

Seated Hamstring and Calf Stretch - Seated Setup
1. Seated Setup
Seated Hamstring and Calf Stretch - Forward Stretch
2. Forward Stretch
Seated Hamstring and Calf Stretch - Upright Release
3. Upright Release

About This Exercise

Loop a belt, rope, or band around one foot. Sit down with both legs extended . This will be your starting position.

1Setup

Loop a belt, rope, or band around one foot. Sit down with both legs extended . This will be your starting position.

2Execution

Leaning forward slightly, pull on the belt to draw the toes of your foot back. Hold this position for 10-20 seconds and then repeat with the other leg.

Train This Exercise

Quick workout with this exercise

Muscles Worked

Front

Back

Secondary

How to programme it

Sets2
Default reps30
Rest60 sec

Equipment