How to Do Hamstring Lying Curl Up Stretch

Hamstring Lying Curl Up Stretch is a hamstrings exercise using bodyweight, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Hamstrings

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Hamstring Lying Curl Up Stretch

  1. 01Lie flat on the back with one leg extended on the floor and the other knee pulled toward the chest.
  2. 02Clasp the hands behind the thigh of the elevated leg to lock the femur in a vertical position.
  3. 03Slowly extend the knee by driving the heel toward the ceiling until a stretch is felt in the hamstrings.
  4. 04Hold the peak tension for two seconds before lowering the heel back toward the glute.
  5. 05Inhale as the knee bends and exhale as the leg straightens.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Hamstring Lying Curl Up Stretch

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Hamstrings Bends the knee and extends the hip.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Keep the heel of the bottom leg driven into the floor to prevent the hips from rotating during the hamstring stretch.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Hamstring Lying Curl Up Stretch questions

What muscles does Hamstring Lying Curl Up Stretch work?

Hamstring Lying Curl Up Stretch is catalogued as a hamstrings exercise in A90 Training Club, with the hamstrings as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Hamstring Lying Curl Up Stretch correctly?

Lie flat on the back with one leg extended on the floor and the other knee pulled toward the chest. Clasp the hands behind the thigh of the elevated leg to lock the femur in a vertical position. Slowly extend the knee by driving the heel toward the ceiling until a stretch is felt in the hamstrings. Hold the peak tension for two seconds before lowering the heel back toward the glute. Inhale as the knee bends and exhale as the leg straightens.

What is the A90 coach tip for Hamstring Lying Curl Up Stretch?

Keep the heel of the bottom leg driven into the floor to prevent the hips from rotating during the hamstring stretch.

Is Hamstring Lying Curl Up Stretch suitable for beginners?

Hamstring Lying Curl Up Stretch is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Hamstring Lying Curl Up Stretch?

No. Hamstring Lying Curl Up Stretch is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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