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ID: Standing_Hamstring_and_Calf_Stretch
Standing Hamstring and Calf Stretch
LEVEL: beginner
PROTOCOL SPECS
- CATEGORYstretching
- MECHANICUNKNOWN
- FORCEstatic
- EQUIPMENTother
MUSCLE ENGAGEMENT
PRIMARY TARGETS
hamstrings
EXECUTION PROTOCOL
- 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.