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StrengthIntermediate

Pancake Stretch

Equipment:Body Only
Type:Isolation
Force:Isometric

Muscles Targeted

Primary

Hamstrings, Lower Back

Secondary

Adductors, Glutes

Video Tutorial

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Sit on floor, legs extended straight out in a wide V-shape (straddle).

  2. 2

    Keep back straight, toes pointed up (flex feet).

  3. 3

    Inhale tall, exhale and hinge forward at hips.

  4. 4

    Walk hands forward on floor between legs.

  5. 5

    Lower torso towards floor, maintaining straight back as much as possible.

  6. 6

    Feel stretch in hamstrings and adductors.

  7. 7

    Hold for 20-30 seconds, breathing deeply.

  8. 8

    Slowly return to starting position.