Low Lunge to Hamstring Stretch
Stretch your way to flexibility! Lunge into a deep stretch, then ease into a hamstring pull. Feel the burn (the good kind!).
The Low Lunge to Hamstring Stretch mainly works the hamstrings and glutes & hips, with help from the core and quads. No equipment needed: it uses just your bodyweight.
Low Lunge to Hamstring Stretch Muscles Worked
Primary
Hamstrings; Glutes (gluteus maximus)
Secondary
Abdominals (rectus abdominis); Quads (quadriceps femoris)
Low Lunge to Hamstring Stretch Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Low Lunge to Hamstring Stretch
Low Lunge to Hamstring Stretch
Positioning:
Start in a standing position with your feet hip-width apart.
Step one foot forward into a lunge position. Your front knee should be directly above your ankle, and your back knee should be on the ground.
Lower your hips toward the ground, keeping your chest lifted and your back straight.
Movement:
From the low lunge position, reach your arms overhead with your palms together, elongating your spine.
Shift your weight back, extending your front leg straight while keeping your back knee on the ground. Flex your front foot to focus on the hamstring stretch.
Slowly bend your front knee to return to the low lunge position, ensuring your knee stays above your ankle.
Repeat the movement by alternating sides, stepping back to the starting position after each hamstring stretch.
Tips:
Ensure you keep your core engaged for stability.
Breathe deeply, inhaling as you reach up and exhaling as you move into the hamstring stretch.
Hold each stretch for 15-30 seconds, depending on your flexibility level.
Low Lunge to Hamstring Stretch FAQs
What muscles does the Low Lunge to Hamstring Stretch work?
The Low Lunge to Hamstring Stretch mainly works the hamstrings and glutes & hips, with help from the core and quads. The main muscles are the hamstrings and gluteus maximus.
What equipment do you need for the Low Lunge to Hamstring Stretch?
None. The Low Lunge to Hamstring Stretch is a bodyweight exercise, so you can do it anywhere.
What workout day should the Low Lunge to Hamstring Stretch go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Low Lunge to Hamstring Stretch variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Alternating Hamstring Hip-Flexor Stretch, Deep Dorsi Flexion Lunge, Deep Thoracic Lunge Stretch and Deep Lunge to Hamstring Stretch.
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