Supine hamstring stretch

How to do the Supine hamstring stretch: full step-by-step instructions, muscles worked (Legs), equipment (Bodyweight) and a two-frame demo. Free to read, from the Setline exercise catalog.

BodyweightLegs
Supine hamstring stretch: start and finish positions
Supine hamstring stretch: start and finish positions

How to do it

  1. 1

    Lie on your back, one knee bent with its foot flat to steady your spine.

  2. 2

    Extend the other leg into the air, sole facing the ceiling.

  3. 3

    Gently pull the raised leg toward you and hold; switch sides.

In a Setline session: 3 sets of 20s each.

Questions

What equipment do I need for the Supine hamstring stretch?

The Supine hamstring stretch uses: Bodyweight.

Which muscles does the Supine hamstring stretch work?

The Supine hamstring stretch works: Legs.

How many sets and reps for the Supine hamstring stretch?

In Setline sessions the Supine hamstring stretch is programmed as 3 sets of 20s each.

Which Setline styles include the Supine hamstring stretch?

The Supine hamstring stretch appears in: Yoga & Stretch, Mobility & Recovery.

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Supine hamstring stretch — how to do it, steps and demo · Setline