Seated Hamstring

Seated Hamstring is a stretching exercise that trains the hamstrings.

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StretchingExpertStatic

Primary muscles: Hamstrings

Secondary muscles: Calves

How to do it

  1. In a seated position with your legs extended, have your partner stand behind you. Now, lean forward as your partner braces your shoulders with their hands. This will be your starting position.
  2. Attempt to push your torso back for 10-20 seconds, as your partner prevents any actual movement of your torso.
  3. Now relax your muscles as your partner increases the stretch by gently pushing your torso forward for 10-20 seconds.

Track it with MyoAmigo

MyoAmigo pre-fills every set of the Seated Hamstring from last time, charts your estimated 1RM trend so you can see strength move without testing a true max, and flags a stall with a concrete fix. It also credits this work toward your weekly Hamstrings volume on the MyoMap heatmap. New to the movement? Start with picking a working weight and progressive overload.

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