Elevated Hamstring Stretch

Technique

How to perform Elevated Hamstring Stretch

1. Stand facing a stable fixed step or ledge and place one heel on it at a height you can control.
2. Keep that knee extended without forcing it and keep the foot facing forward.
3. Hinge forward at the hips while keeping your torso long rather than rounding toward the foot.
4. Hold the stretch without pulling yourself deeper by the foot.
5. Return upright under control and switch legs.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved