How to Do Hamstring Lying Straight Leg Stretch

Hamstring Lying Straight Leg 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 Straight Leg Stretch

  1. 01Lie flat on your back with legs fully extended and arms by your sides.
  2. 02Raise one leg toward the ceiling while keeping the knee locked and the foot flexed.
  3. 03Grasp behind your thigh or calf with both hands to provide light tension.
  4. 04Pull the leg gently toward your torso until you feel a moderate stretch.
  5. 05Hold the position while breathing deeply and keeping your head on the floor.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Hamstring Lying Straight Leg 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 your bottom leg pinned to the floor to ensure the stretch remains isolated to the targeted hamstring group.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Hamstring Lying Straight Leg Stretch questions

What muscles does Hamstring Lying Straight Leg Stretch work?

Hamstring Lying Straight Leg 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 Straight Leg Stretch correctly?

Lie flat on your back with legs fully extended and arms by your sides. Raise one leg toward the ceiling while keeping the knee locked and the foot flexed. Grasp behind your thigh or calf with both hands to provide light tension. Pull the leg gently toward your torso until you feel a moderate stretch. Hold the position while breathing deeply and keeping your head on the floor.

What is the A90 coach tip for Hamstring Lying Straight Leg Stretch?

Keep your bottom leg pinned to the floor to ensure the stretch remains isolated to the targeted hamstring group.

Is Hamstring Lying Straight Leg Stretch suitable for beginners?

Hamstring Lying Straight Leg Stretch is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Hamstring Lying Straight Leg Stretch?

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

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