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

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

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