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Muscles worked
- High load
- Hamstrings · Hip extension
- Medium load
- Glutes · Maximus
- Low load
- Core and Lower back
Primary muscles
Secondary muscles
How to do it
Stand with feet hip-width apart and hands behind the head or crossed on the chest. With a soft bend in the knees, push the hips straight back and let the torso hinge forward with a long, flat spine until you feel a clear stretch in the hamstrings — usually just above parallel. Drive the hips forward to stand tall again. The knees stay in place; all the travel comes from the hips.
Form cues
- Push the hips back, not the chest down
- Keep the spine long and the knees softly bent
Safety
Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:
Lower back
This is general exercise reference, not medical advice. Stop and consult a qualified professional if an exercise causes pain, and never work through joint pain.