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How to Do Seated Hamstring and Calf Stretch

Step-by-step instructions, muscles worked and workouts that use the seated hamstring and calf stretch.

Seated Hamstring and Calf Stretch animated demonstration from start to end position

Main muscles	Hamstrings
Also works	Calves
Equipment	Other
Level	Intermediate
Type	Stretching

How to do it

Loop a belt, rope, or band around one foot. Sit down with both legs extended . This will be your starting position.
Leaning forward slightly, pull on the belt to draw the toes of your foot back. Hold this position for 10-20 seconds and then repeat with the other leg.

Form tips

Start light and own the movement before adding weight.
Control the lowering phase — don't drop into it.
Keep breathing; exhale on the hardest part.
Stop if you feel sharp pain (different from muscle burn).

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Exercise photos and instructions: free-exercise-db (public domain). Animation made from the real start and end photos.

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