HamstringsBeginner

Chair Leg Extended Stretch

Stretching movement using Other.

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Muscle guide

See the primary and supporting muscles.

The stronger highlight marks the main muscle associated with this movement. The lighter highlight marks supporting muscles.

Primary HamstringsSupporting Adductors

Movement instructions

1
Sit upright in a chair and grip the seat on the sides.
2
Raise one leg, extending the knee, flexing the ankle as you do so.
3
Slowly move that leg outward as far as you can, and then back to the center and down.
4
Repeat for your other leg.

Technique guidance

Breathe slowly and evenly. Exhale as you ease into a comfortable range, and never use the breath to force a deeper position.

Use only a comfortable range; a stretch may feel like tension but should not feel sharp or joint-specific.
Come out of the position slowly and use support when balance is limited.
Inspect the implement and clear its movement path before starting.

General guidance matched from movement type and equipment; it is not individualized coaching or medical advice.

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