Pike Stretch

Technique

How to perform Pike Stretch

1. In a seated position with your legs extended, lean forward as you exhale.
2. Keep your back from excessive rounding and prevent your feet from rotating outward.
3. Focus on moving your chest forward toward your shins instead of down to your thighs.
4. You may grip your feet or back of your legs if you wish to pulll yourself deeper into the stretch on each exhale.
5. Hold for the prescribed time.
6. Inhale as you lift yourself slowly out of the stretch.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Biceps Femoris, Semimembranosus, Semitendinosus.