Standing Hamstring and Calf Stretch

Step-by-step instructions to perform Standing Hamstring and Calf Stretch correctly.

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Starting position of Standing Hamstring and Calf Stretch
Starting position of Standing Hamstring and Calf Stretch
Ending position of Standing Hamstring and Calf Stretch
Ending position of Standing Hamstring and Calf Stretch

Instructions

  1. Being by looping a belt, band, or rope around one foot. While standing, place that foot forward.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.

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