Exercise technique

seated wide angle pose sequence

The seated wide angle pose sequence is a flexibility exercise targeting the hamstrings, performed by sitting with legs extended wide, flexing the feet, and leaning forward from the hips to stretch the hamstrings.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Sit on the ground with your legs extended in a wide angle.
  2. Flex your feet and engage your quadriceps.
  3. Place your hands on the ground behind you for support.
  4. Keeping your back straight, lean forward from your hips.
  5. Continue leaning forward until you feel a stretch in your hamstrings.
  6. Hold this position for a few breaths.
  7. Slowly release the stretch and return to the starting position.
  8. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Quadriceps, Calves.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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