How to do it
Exhale steadily as you deepen into each stretch hold.
- 1
Sit on the ground with one leg extended straight in front of you.
- 2
Bend the other leg so the sole of your foot is against your opposite inner thigh.
- 3
Reach forward towards your toes of the straight leg with both hands.
- 4
Hold the stretch for 20-30 seconds, then switch legs and repeat.
Expert tip
Keep your back straight and bend from the hips rather than rounding your back, to ensure the stretch targets your hamstrings effectively.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the knee of the extended leg
- ✕Bouncing at the end of the stretch
- ✕Foot drifting from the inner thigh