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Standing Hamstring Fold
Standing Fold
A standing hip hinge and forward fold within a comfortable range at the back of the legs.
Level
Beginner
Equipment
Bodyweight
Focus
Hamstrings · Glutes · Calves
Exercise Demonstration
Visual demo
Demonstration videos focus on movement quality. Use the cues below for additional guidance.
Key Cues
Do it well.
01
Stand with the knees softly bent.
02
Hinge at the hips and fold only as far as feels comfortable.
03
Use support if needed rather than forcing the reach.
04
Return to standing slowly.
Common Mistakes
Watch for this.
01
Locking the knees.
02
Bouncing to reach lower.
03
Standing up quickly if light-headed.
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