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Band Hamstring Stretch GIF

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Male figure; the female figure follows.

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Worked muscles

  • HamstringsMusculi ischiocrurales
  • CalvesMusculus triceps surae
  • GlutesMusculus gluteus maximus
  • Hip flexorsMusculus iliopsoas
Equipment
Resistance band
Level
beginner
Loop
One repetition, 3 seconds

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Part of the stretch pack, all 16 stretch variations: male figure (the female figure follows), GIF, WebP and MP4 at 480 and 720 px, commercial license.

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  -H "Authorization: Bearer $EXERCISEGIF_KEY"

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How to do a band hamstring stretch

  1. Lie on your back and loop the band around the sole of one foot.
  2. Extend that leg toward the ceiling, holding the band ends.
  3. Keep the other leg bent or long on the mat.
  4. Gently draw the raised leg toward you until you feel a stretch in the back of the thigh.
  5. Hold, breathing slowly, then switch legs.

Form tips

  • Keep your head and shoulders relaxed on the mat.
  • Do not yank, ease into the stretch over several breaths.
  • Keep the raised leg straight but not locked.

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