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Banded Hamstring Stretch

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Banded Hamstring Stretch Step-By-Step Instructions

banded hamstring stretch
  1. Lie on your back on a comfortable mat or floor.
  2. Loop a medium-tension resistance band around the sole of your foot.
  3. Extend your leg toward the ceiling while keeping the other leg flat on the ground.
  4. Gently pull the band toward you, feeling the stretch in your hamstring.
  5. Hold, relax and breathe into the stretch

Hamstring Stretch Mistakes To Avoid

  1. Avoid using a band that’s too tight or loose, which can strain muscles or lessen the stretch’s effectiveness.
  2. Don’t force your leg beyond comfort—keep a slight bend in your knee if needed.
  3. Focus on your breath to enhance relaxation and stretch depth.

Equipment

Resistance Band

Targeted Areas

Legs

Muscles Worked

Hamstrings (Biceps Femoris Long Head, Biceps Femoris Short Head, Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus)

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