This is a simple and effective hamstring mobility drill that requires no equipment. It teaches active control through the hamstrings and is useful in both warm-ups and mobility-focused routines.
Instructions
- Lie on your back with one leg straight along the floor.
- Bend the opposite knee and hip to 90 degrees and brace the leg with your hands if needed.
- Straighten the bent leg by extending the knee, pointing the foot toward the ceiling.
- Pause briefly at full extension, then return to the starting position.
- Repeat 10–20 reps before switching legs.
Related Muscle Groups
- Hamstrings
See exercises for Hamstrings · Learn about the Hamstrings - Calves (secondary)
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