Exercise: Glute/Hamstring Raise
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- Place feet against metal plate with toes pointing straight down
- With thighs on pad, bring torso to position where head faces floor and nose toward post. Place hands behind head or folded across chest if holding weight
- Contract back muscles and hamstrings to pull torso parallel with floor
- Pause for one second, keeping back flat, hams tight and toes pointed down
- Contract hamstring muscles (not lower back) to pull yourself into top position; pause
- Lower upper body into starting position
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