How to do it
- Sit with one leg straight and the other foot against your inner thigh.
- Hinge forward from your hips toward the straight leg.
- Hold for 25 seconds on each side, then switch, breathing slowly.
At a glance
| Hold | 25 seconds on each side (3 seconds to switch) |
|---|---|
| Position | Seated or kneeling on the floor |
| Body area | Legs |
| Equipment | None |
| What it does | Stretches the hamstrings and lower back. |
In these routines
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Post-Workout Cool-Down
7 min · 9 stretches
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Free

Full Body
9 min · 12 stretches
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Hamstrings & Legs
5 min · 6 stretches
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Touch Your Toes
5 min · 7 stretches
Stretch gently and stop if anything hurts. Stretch Minute is not medical advice. If you are injured, pregnant or have a medical condition, check with a doctor first.
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Ankle Circles
Loosens the ankles before walking, running or sport.

Lying Hamstring Stretch
Lengthens tight hamstrings.

Lying Quad Stretch
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