lying hamstring stretch with Strap

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Cues:
  • This pose can be done with or without a strap
  • Start by lying flat on your back with both legs straight and foot engaged where the toes are curled back towards your shins 
  • Inhale bring your left knee towards your chest with the hip and upper leg at a 90 degree angle.
  • Place the strap around the ball of the foot and on an exhale begin to bring the leg towards straight


Dependent on your range of motion you may be able to do this pose without a strap
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Anatomy

Lengthening:
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