How to do Standing Hamstring and Calf Stretch
- Main muscle
- Hamstrings
- Equipment
- Other
- Level
- Beginner
- Type
- Stretching
How to do it
- 1
Being by looping a belt, band, or rope around one foot. While standing, place that foot forward.
- 2
Bend your back leg, while keeping the front one straight. Now raise the toes of your front foot off of the ground and lean forward.
- 3
Using the belt, pull on the top of the foot to increase the stretch in the calf. Hold for 10-20 seconds and repeat with the other foot.
This page is general information. If you have an injury, pain or a health condition, check with a professional before doing this exercise.
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