This exercise involves holding a dumbbell in each hand and bending forward at the hips while keeping the back straight, then returning to a standing position. It primarily targets the hamstrings and glutes.
Type
Strength
Equipment
Dumbbell
Difficulty
Intermediate
Key Benefits
- Strengthens the hamstrings, glutes, and lower back muscles
- Improves hip mobility and flexibility
- Helps to prevent lower back pain and injury
- Increases overall stability and balance
- Can be modified for different fitness levels and goals
How to perform
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and hold a dumbbell in each hand with an overhand grip.
- Keeping your back straight, hinge at the hips and lower the dumbbells towards the ground, keeping them close to your legs.
- Lower the dumbbells until you feel a stretch in your hamstrings, then slowly return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Hamstrings
Primary
Glutes
Primary
Lower Back
Primary
Abs
Secondary