Exercise technique

standing hamstring and calf stretch with strap

A standing stretch using a rope or strap to target the hamstrings and calves. This exercise helps improve flexibility and mobility in the posterior chain.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Stand upright with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  2. Hold the strap with both hands and place it around the ball of your foot.
  3. Keep your leg straight and slowly lean forward from your hips, keeping your back straight.
  4. Feel the stretch in your hamstring and calf muscles.
  5. Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds.
  6. Release the stretch and repeat with the other leg.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

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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