Stretch - Standing Toe Touches

Recommendations: 1-2 Sets, 1-5 Reps, 10-15 Dur

Intermediate Hamstrings Calves Stretching Body Only Gym Home

Purpose: This exercise provides flexibility and mobility of the hamstrings.

Benefits: A major problem with many athletes who use their legs (such as runners, footballers, ice skaters) is the hamstring injury. This exercise is a core stretch for the hamstrings which will help reduce this type of injury.

Stand upright with your feet together. Face forward, knees straight. Position your arms overhead. Try to relax your muscles. This is the starting position. Bend forward at the waist, keeping your legs straight. Relax your muscles and let your upper body hang down in front of you. Let your arms hang down naturally. Hold the position for 10-15 seconds. Return to the starting position. Repeat for the recommended number of repetitions.

The Hamstring muscles group are responsible for bending the knee. Some members of this group also straighten the hip (hip extensors). They are located on the back of the thigh.