How to do it
Flex your ankle to pull the toes toward your shin as the leg rises.
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Stand tall with your arms extended straight out in front of you.
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Walk forward, lifting your leg straight up each time, trying to touch your toes to your hands.
- 3
Keep your lifted leg straight, and don't bend the knee.
- 4
Alternate legs with each step.
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Continue for the desired number of repetitions or distance.
Expert tip
Keep your back straight and avoid bending at the waist to ensure the stretch targets your hamstrings effectively.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the lifted knee during the reach
- ✕Lowering the hands to meet the foot
- ✕Swinging the leg upward with momentum