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Purpose: Strengthen the hamstrings muscles without having to move the knee. Starting Position: Sit in a chair with your heel against the leg of the chair and your feet firmly on the floor. Action: Press your heel firmly backwards into the chair leg feeling the back of your thigh tightening/clenching.
The Runner's Hamstring and Calf Stretch. You can do the runner's stretch to improve hamstring and calf flexibility. The runner's stretch is a common flexibility exercise for your hamstrings or calf muscles. Stand one foot from a wall and place your hands on the wall at shoulder height, shoulder-width apart. Take a step back with one leg while pushing into the wall. Keep your back straight and press your heels into the floor.