Exercises / Upper legs / World Greatest Stretch
World Greatest Stretch
World Greatest Stretch: step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: body only.
- Equipmentbody only
- Body partupper legs
- Primary muscles
- hamstrings, glutes
- Secondary muscles
- quadriceps, calves
How to do it
- Start in a lunge position with your right foot forward and your left foot back.
- Place your hands on the ground on either side of your right foot.
- Lower your left knee to the ground and extend your right leg, keeping your right foot flat on the ground.
- Rotate your torso to the right, reaching your right arm up towards the ceiling.
- Hold this position for a few seconds, then return to the starting position.
- Switch sides and repeat the stretch with your left foot forward.