Type: Compound
Primary Muscles: Hamstrings, Gluteus Maximus
Secondary Muscles: Lower Back (Erector Spinae)
Exercise Key Form:
1. Stand with feet shoulder-width apart, hands behind the head or holding a barbell across the back.
2. Hinge at the hips, lowering torso while keeping back flat.
3. Stop when hamstrings are fully stretched, maintaining control.
4. Engage glutes and hamstrings to return to standing.
NASM-CPT Tip: Keep chest up and spine neutral—don’t round your back.
Why This Exercise Is Important: Strengthens hamstrings, glutes, and lower back while improving hip hinge mechanics for deadlifts and athletic movement.
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