Hamstring-SMR

Hamstring-SMR — Start position
Start position
Hamstring-SMR — End position
End position
Region
Knee & Thigh
Equipment
Foam Roll
Category
Stretching
Level
Beginner
Mechanic
isolation
Force
static

Muscles worked

  • hamstrings

Filled = primary · Outlined = secondary

Source: Free Exercise DB (public domain)

How to perform

  1. In a seated position, extend your legs over a foam roll so that it is position on the back of the upper legs. Place your hands to the side or behind you to help support your weight. This will be your starting position.

  2. Using your hands, lift your hips off of the floor and shift your weight on the foam roll to one leg. Relax the hamstrings of the leg you are stretching.

  3. Roll over the foam from below the hip to above the back of the knee, pausing at points of tension for 10-30 seconds. Repeat for the other leg.

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