How to do the lying hamstring stretch

Instructions for lying hamstring:

Lying on your back with knees bent and feet flat on the floor, raise your right leg up and grab the back of your right knee with both hands, pulling the leg toward the chest.
Grab your calf or foot if possible and straighten your right leg to further the stretch.

What does lying hamstring help with?

Flexibility

What areas does lying hamstring exercise?

Hamstrings, Glutes, Lower Back

How is lying hamstring performed?

Floor

When should you avoid lying hamstring?

Pregnancy, Herniated Disc, Sciatica

Other stretches to explore:

Wall Plank
Strength

Wall Plank

Start on your hands and knees several feet from a ...

Good For:
Crunch Hold
Strength

Crunch Hold

Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet fla...

Good For:
Scalene Stretch
Flexibility

Scalene Stretch

From a standing or seated position, cross your han...

Good For:
90/90
Flexibility

90/90

Start by sitting on the floor with your legs stret...

Good For:
Push Up Hold
Strength

Push Up Hold

Start in a push up position with your arms and leg...

Good For:
Cactus Arms
Flexibility

Cactus Arms

Sitting with your back straight, raise your arms o...

Good For:
Split Lunge Hold
Strength

Split Lunge Hold

Start standing with your feet hip-width apart. Ste...

Good For:
Leg Lift
Strength

Leg Lift

Start lying flat on your back with your legs strai...

Good For:
Standing Lunge Twist
Strength

Standing Lunge Twist

Start standing with your feet hip-width apart. Ste...

Good For:
Lunge
Flexibility

Lunge

Start from a kneeling position with your hands at ...

Good For:

Discover Workouts that include lying hamstring: