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Hamstring stretch (strap or towel): how to do it
Use a strap or towel so your back can stay relaxed. Works: The back of your thigh (a stretch).
Try: 2 × 30-second holds
Form cues
- Loop a strap or towel around one foot.
- Raise the leg slowly, knee straight.
- Other leg stays flat on the floor.
If hamstring stretch (strap or towel) hurts
Don't push through sharp pain. These are the swaps LiftMend suggests with a similar movement, easier or kinder first:
General exercise information, not medical advice. If you have pain that is sharp, getting worse, or follows an injury, check with a doctor or physio first.
Follow a plan, not a list
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