Leg-Up Hamstring Stretch

A beginner stretching exercise for the hamstrings, done with just your bodyweight.

Leg-Up Hamstring Stretch: finishing position

Main muscles: Hamstrings
Equipment: Bodyweight
Level: Beginner
Type: Isolation
Movement: Push

How to do the Leg-Up Hamstring Stretch

Lie flat on your back, bend one knee, and put that foot flat on the floor to stabilize your spine.
Extend the other leg in the air. If you're tight, you wont be able to straighten it. That's okay. Extend the knee so that the sole of the lifted foot faces the ceiling (or as close as you can get it).
Slowly straighten the legs as much as possible and then pull the leg toward your nose. Switch sides.

Sets and reps

Mobility	2–3 holds of 20–40 seconds each side

Log every set in MyoStats and it works out your estimated one-rep max and suggests the next weight or rep target, so you keep progressing without guessing.

Alternatives to the Leg-Up Hamstring Stretch

Questions

What muscles does the Leg-Up Hamstring Stretch work?

Mainly the hamstrings.

Is the Leg-Up Hamstring Stretch good for beginners?

Yes. It's rated a beginner exercise: start light and learn the movement before adding weight.

What can I do instead of the Leg-Up Hamstring Stretch?

Good alternatives that train the hamstrings: Hamstring Stretch, 90/90 Hamstring, Front Leg Raises or Inchworm.

How many sets and reps of the Leg-Up Hamstring Stretch should I do?

Mobility: 2–3 holds of 20–40 seconds each side.

Exercise steps and photos: free-exercise-db (public domain).