Standing Hamstring and Calf Stretch

A beginner stretching exercise for the hamstrings, done with a other equipment.

Standing Hamstring and Calf Stretch: finishing position

Main muscles: Hamstrings
Equipment: Other equipment
Level: Beginner
Movement: Static

How to do the Standing Hamstring and Calf Stretch

Being by looping a belt, band, or rope around one foot. While standing, place that foot forward.
Bend your back leg, while keeping the front one straight. Now raise the toes of your front foot off of the ground and lean forward.
Using the belt, pull on the top of the foot to increase the stretch in the calf. Hold for 10-20 seconds and repeat with the other foot.

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 Standing Hamstring and Calf Stretch

Questions

What muscles does the Standing Hamstring and Calf Stretch work?

Mainly the hamstrings.

Is the Standing Hamstring and Calf 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 Standing Hamstring and Calf Stretch?

Good alternatives that train the hamstrings: Chair Leg Extended Stretch, Lying Hamstring, Seated Hamstring and Calf Stretch or 90/90 Hamstring.

How many sets and reps of the Standing Hamstring and Calf Stretch should I do?

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

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