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Illustration showing seated hamstring stretch

Static stretch

Seated hamstring stretch

Back of thigh

Setup
Stable chair
Focus
Hamstrings

Step by step

  1. Sit near the front of the chair and extend one leg with the heel on the floor.
  2. Keep the back long and hinge forward from the hips until mild tension is felt.
  3. Switch legs.

Move slowly. Mild tension is enough; stop if you feel pain.

Review source: Mayo seated workplace stretches — second demonstration