How to do the Standing Hamstring And Calf Stretch With Strap
Standing Hamstring And Calf Stretch With Strap is a beginner multi-joint compound pulling exercise targeting the Hamstrings in the Upper Legs region. Performed using rope, it falls under the flexibility category. Secondary muscles engaged include Calves.
Standing Hamstring And Calf Stretch With Strap demonstration · © GymiaFit
Standing Hamstring And Calf Stretch With Strap at a glance
- Primary muscles
- Hamstrings
- Secondary muscles
- Calves
- Equipment
- Rope
- Level
- Beginner
- Type
- Compound (multi-joint)
- Force
- Pull
Standing Hamstring And Calf Stretch With Strap step by step
- 1Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- 2Hold the strap with both hands and place it around the ball of your foot.
- 3Keep your leg straight and slowly lean forward from your hips, keeping your back straight.
- 4Feel the stretch in your hamstring and calf muscles.
- 5Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds.
- 6Release the stretch and repeat with the other leg.
- 7Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Standing Hamstring And Calf Stretch With Strap — questions
What muscles does the Standing Hamstring And Calf Stretch With Strap work?
The Standing Hamstring And Calf Stretch With Strap primarily targets the Hamstrings. It also recruits the Calves as secondary movers.
What equipment do I need for the Standing Hamstring And Calf Stretch With Strap?
You need rope. If your gym does not have it, the alternatives listed further down train the same muscles with different kit.
Is the Standing Hamstring And Calf Stretch With Strap suitable for beginners?
Yes. It is classed as a beginner movement: the pattern is simple enough to learn in a session and easy to scale by adjusting range of motion or load.
What can I do instead of the Standing Hamstring And Calf Stretch With Strap?
Reclining Big Toe Pose With Rope, Assisted Prone Hamstring, Dumbbell Lying Femoral train the same muscles and make good substitutes when the equipment is taken or the movement does not suit you.
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