Seated hamstring stretch

Caroline Nilsson is your personal trainer showing you how to do Seated hamstring stretch.

Technique

Sit with your back straight and legs together, preferably bent to make it easier to keep your back straight. Lean forward upper body, strive to bring the stomach towards your thighs. Bulge with your bottom and lift up your chest. Exhale and extend the legs if possible and feel it tightens in the buttocks.

Tips

Imagine the stomach comes toward your thighs without bending your back, help by breathing to relax and become more limber.

Alternatives

Perform the exercise with legs slightly bent. Be sure to keep your back straight.

More info

Hamstrings.

Instructions

Sit down with your legs straight, preferably bent. Keep your back straight.

Lean your upper body forward, trying to bring the stomach towards the thighs. Bulge with your bottom and lift up your chest.

This exercise is 1 of 44 exercises that are included in the app Poworkout Stretch.