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How do I perform a standing outer hamstring stretch?

National Academy of Sports Medicine
National Academy of Sports Medicine
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Stand on one leg and cross your other leg on a bench with your toes pointed in. Lean forward at your hips until a stretch is felt in the back of the upper leg. Hold for 30 seconds.



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