How to do the seated hamstring stretch

Instructions for seated hamstring:

Sitting on the edge of your chair, stretch your right leg out in front of you with your heel on the floor and toes pointing back toward you.

Gently lean forward while keeping your back straight and hands on your hips.

What does seated hamstring help with?

Flexibility

What areas does seated hamstring exercise?

Hamstrings, Lower Back, Calves, Glutes

How is seated hamstring performed?

Sitting

When should you avoid seated hamstring?

Herniated Disc, Sciatica

Other stretches to explore:

Flexibility

Neck Extension

From a seated or standing position, straighten you...

Good For:

Neck

Flexibility

Lying Hamstring

Lying on your back with knees bent and feet flat o...

Good For:

Bent Arm Pike

Start in a push up position with your hands under ...

Good For:

Dip Hold

Start sitting on the floor with your knees bent in...

Good For:

Reverse Shoulder

Start by standing with your feet shoulder-width ap...

Good For:

Air Squats

Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your...

Good For:

Superman

Start lying on your stomach with your legs straigh...

Good For:

Hand Plank

Start on the floor in a push up position. Ground y...

Good For:

Leaning Figure Four

Start by sitting on the floor with your knees bent...

Good For:

Wall Handstand

Start on your hands and knees with the soles of yo...

Good For:

Discover Workouts that include seated hamstring:

Desk Stretch

Break up the work day and get the blood flowing with a refreshing, full-body routine that can be done right from your desk.

3 mins