How to do it
Keep your head and shoulders flat against the floor.
- 1
Lie on your back with one leg extended up towards the ceiling and the other flat on the floor.
- 2
Grasp the raised leg with both hands behind the thigh or calf, depending on flexibility.
- 3
Gently pull the leg towards you while keeping it straight, feeling a stretch in the hamstring.
- 4
Hold the stretch for a few seconds before releasing.
- 5
Switch legs and repeat the stretch on the other side.
Expert tip
Focus on keeping your extended leg as straight as possible and use your breath to deepen the stretch with each repetition.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the resting knee on the floor
- ✕Lifting the hips off the floor
- ✕Bouncing the leg aggressively