What is hamstring stretch in doorway?

Hamstring Stretch in Doorway

Hamstring stretch in doorway

Picture of the hamstring stretch in a doorway
  1. Lie on your back in a doorway, with one leg through the open door.
  2. Slide your leg up the wall to straighten your knee. You should feel a gentle stretch down the back of your leg.
  3. Hold the stretch for at least 15 to 30 seconds. Do not arch your back, point your toes, or bend either knee. Keep one heel touching the floor and the other heel touching the wall.
  4. Repeat with your other leg.
  5. Do 2 to 4 times for each leg.

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