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Seated Hamstring Stretch: Click to enlarge.
Stretch: Seated Hamstring Stretch
Target Area: Hamstrings
Other Areas:
Erector Spinae
Preparation:
Sit on floor or mat with knees straight.
Execution:
Reach toward or beyond toes or bring torso toward legs. Hold stretch for 20 seconds. (Do not bounce or lunge for toes!)
Comments:
Keep knees straight by tensing Quadriceps. Knees may inadvertently bend if feet are extended off of mat.
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