This challenging movement strengthens the entire posterior chain and improves control during knee flexion. It's ideal for athletes and anyone looking to bulletproof their hamstrings.
Instructions
- Anchor your ankles under a secure object (lat pulldown pad or bench).
- Start upright with knees on a pad and torso aligned.
- Lower yourself slowly, keeping your body straight from knees to shoulders.
- When you near the bottom, push off the floor or use a band if needed.
- Raise back to the starting position using your hamstrings.
Related Muscle Groups
- Hamstrings
See exercises for Hamstrings · Learn about the Hamstrings - Calves (secondary)
See exercises for Calves · Learn about the Calves - Glutes (secondary)
See exercises for Glutes · Learn about the Glutes - Lower Back (secondary)
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