hamstring stretch (seated)
- sit up straight on the edge of a chair.
- extend your left leg out in front of you. put your heel on the floor and point your toes up.
- bend forward slowly at your hips until you feel a gentle stretch at the back of your thigh. don't bend your back or leg. if you feel pain, ease yourself back.
- hold the stretch for 15 to 30 seconds and slowly return to your starting position.
- repeat 2 to 4 times with each leg.
current as of: july 17, 2023
author: healthwise staff
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