Muscles involved
Stretch focus
PrimaryHamstrings
SecondaryUpper calves
The ShaOS anatomy illustration and movement loop are still in review.
Stretching · Cool Down
Supine Hamstring Stretch
Lie on your back and raise one leg with a strap behind the thigh or foot. Gently straighten the knee until the back of the leg feels a stretch.
Guidance available · anatomy loop in reviewHow to perform it
- Lie on your back and raise one leg with a strap behind the thigh or foot.
- Gently straighten the knee until the back of the leg feels a stretch.
Helpful cue
- Keep the opposite leg relaxed.
Do
- Maintain a neutral pelvis.
Avoid
- Do not pull the leg into a sharp stretch.