Type: Isolation
Primary Muscles: Hamstrings
Secondary Muscles: Lower Back
Exercise Key Form:
1. Lie on your back with heels on a sliding surface.
2. Lift hips into a bridge position.
3. Slide heels toward glutes while keeping hips lifted.
4. Extend legs back out without dropping hips.
NASM-CPT Tip: Focus on the eccentric (lowering) phase to increase hamstring control and prevent injuries.
Why This Exercise Is Important: Strengthens hamstrings through controlled eccentric loading, reducing strain risks and enhancing athletic performance.
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