How to Do Lying Single Leg Extended On Wall Hamstrings Stretch

Lying Single Leg Extended On Wall Hamstrings 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 Lying Single Leg Extended On Wall Hamstrings Stretch

  1. 01Lie on your back near a doorway or a wall corner.
  2. 02Extend one leg vertically and rest the heel against the wall.
  3. 03Keep the other leg flat on the floor or slightly bent if your flexibility is limited.
  4. 04Slide your hips closer to the wall to increase the intensity of the stretch.
  5. 05Hold the position while breathing deeply and focusing on relaxing the hamstring muscle.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Lying Single Leg Extended On Wall Hamstrings 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 lower back flat against the floor and flex your toes toward your shin to intensify the stretch.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Lying Single Leg Extended On Wall Hamstrings Stretch questions

What muscles does Lying Single Leg Extended On Wall Hamstrings Stretch work?

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

How do you do Lying Single Leg Extended On Wall Hamstrings Stretch correctly?

Lie on your back near a doorway or a wall corner. Extend one leg vertically and rest the heel against the wall. Keep the other leg flat on the floor or slightly bent if your flexibility is limited. Slide your hips closer to the wall to increase the intensity of the stretch. Hold the position while breathing deeply and focusing on relaxing the hamstring muscle.

What is the A90 coach tip for Lying Single Leg Extended On Wall Hamstrings Stretch?

Keep your lower back flat against the floor and flex your toes toward your shin to intensify the stretch.

Is Lying Single Leg Extended On Wall Hamstrings Stretch suitable for beginners?

Lying Single Leg Extended On Wall Hamstrings Stretch is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Lying Single Leg Extended On Wall Hamstrings Stretch?

No. Lying Single Leg Extended On Wall Hamstrings Stretch is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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