Upper Back-Leg Grab

No equipment Hamstrings

The Upper Back-Leg Grab is a stretching movement that targets your hamstrings. Here's how to do it with clean form.

How to do the Upper Back-Leg Grab

  1. Sit on the floor with one leg extended and reach both hands around the back of that thigh.
  2. Gently pull your leg toward your chest while keeping your back tall.
  3. Hold the stretch for 20–30 seconds, feeling the pull through your hamstring.
  4. Switch legs and repeat on the other side.

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