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World Greatest Stretch

An exercise for the Upper Legs - correct movement demonstrated with detailed steps.

Body partUpper Legs Target muscleHamstrings EquipmentBody Weight

Step by step

  1. Start in a lunge position with your right foot forward and your left foot back.
  2. Place your hands on the ground on either side of your right foot.
  3. Lower your left knee to the ground and extend your right leg, keeping your right foot flat on the ground.
  4. Rotate your torso to the right, reaching your right arm up towards the ceiling.
  5. Hold this position for a few seconds, then return to the starting position.
  6. Switch sides and repeat the stretch with your left foot forward.

Muscles worked

Hamstrings (primary)GlutesQuadricepsCalves

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