Exercise
Upper Back-Leg Grab
Also known as: upper back leg grab stretch, seated leg grab stretch, seated forward fold, back leg grab
Upper Back-Leg Grab is an exercise for the hamstrings. Main target: biceps femoris. Also works: lower back and middle back. No equipment needed — just your bodyweight.
Muscles worked
How to do it
- While seated, bend forward to hug your thighs from underneath with both arms.
- Keep your knees together and your legs extended out as you bring your chest down to your knees. You can also stretch your middle back by pulling your back away from your knees as your hugging them.
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