The Straddle
The Straddle is a stretching exercise that trains the hamstrings.
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Primary muscles: Hamstrings
Secondary muscles: Adductors, Calves
How to do it
- Begin in a seated, upright position. Start by extending your legs in front of you in a V.
- With your hands on the floor, lean forward as far as possible. Hold for 10 to 20 seconds.
Track it with MyoAmigo
MyoAmigo pre-fills every set of the The Straddle 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.
