Lying Supine Hamstring Stretch
Published 10 Nov 202626 sec watch
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Lie on your back with one leg extended and the other extended up towards the ceiling. Use your hands to gently pull the elevated leg towards your chest. This stretch targets the hamstrings and lower back.
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