Leg-Up Hamstring Stretch

What it is

This effective stretch targets your hamstring muscles, helping to improve their flexibility. You perform it while lying on your back, extending one leg towards the ceiling. It is a foundational isolation movement that requires no equipment.

Technique tips

• Keep your lower back pressed into the floor to stabilize your spine.
• Gently pull your lifted leg closer while keeping the knee extended.
• Point the sole of your lifted foot towards the ceiling.
• Breathe deeply and slowly exhale as you deepen the stretch.
• Avoid bouncing or jerking movements during the stretch.
• A gentle stretch is enough; do not force discomfort.

How to track your progress

Log the hold time of each set. Straddly keeps your best hold for this exercise and tells you when you beat it, so a two-second gain does not go unnoticed.