How to Do Leg Extended Stretch On Bench

Leg Extended Stretch On Bench is a hamstrings exercise using bench, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Hamstrings

Equipment

Bench

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Leg Extended Stretch On Bench

  1. 01Sit on the edge of the bench with one foot flat and the target leg extended straight ahead.
  2. 02Rest the heel of the extended leg on the ground or a small riser with the toes pointed toward the ceiling.
  3. 03Inhale to lengthen the spine and place the hands on the opposite thigh for stability.
  4. 04Exhale and hinge forward from the hips while keeping the back flat and the extended leg straight.
  5. 05Hold the point of tension for thirty seconds before switching legs.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Leg Extended Stretch On Bench

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

Eliminate spinal rounding by pushing the chest toward the toes while maintaining a slight micro-bend in the extended knee.

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05 / FAQ

Leg Extended Stretch On Bench questions

What muscles does Leg Extended Stretch On Bench work?

Leg Extended Stretch On Bench is catalogued as a hamstrings exercise in A90 Training Club, with the hamstrings as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Leg Extended Stretch On Bench correctly?

Sit on the edge of the bench with one foot flat and the target leg extended straight ahead. Rest the heel of the extended leg on the ground or a small riser with the toes pointed toward the ceiling. Inhale to lengthen the spine and place the hands on the opposite thigh for stability. Exhale and hinge forward from the hips while keeping the back flat and the extended leg straight. Hold the point of tension for thirty seconds before switching legs.

What is the A90 coach tip for Leg Extended Stretch On Bench?

Eliminate spinal rounding by pushing the chest toward the toes while maintaining a slight micro-bend in the extended knee.

Is Leg Extended Stretch On Bench suitable for beginners?

Leg Extended Stretch On Bench is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Leg Extended Stretch On Bench?

Leg Extended Stretch On Bench uses bench.

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