Exercise library · Hamstrings

How to Do The Straddle

Step-by-step instructions, muscles worked and workouts that use the the straddle.

The Straddle animated demonstration from start to end position

Main muscles	Hamstrings
Also works	Adductors, Calves
Equipment	Body Only
Level	Beginner
Type	Stretching

How to do it

Begin in a seated, upright position. Start by extending your legs in front of you in a V.
With your hands on the floor, lean forward as far as possible. Hold for 10 to 20 seconds.

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).

Workouts with this exercise

Hamstring Stretches: 6-Move Routine6 exercises · about 5 min · Bodyweight

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Gear for this exercise

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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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