This exercise involves standing with feet shoulder-width apart and hands behind the head, then bending forward at the hips while keeping the back straight and returning to the starting position. It primarily targets the lower back, glutes, and hamstrings.
Type
Strength
Equipment
No Equipment
Difficulty
Beginner
Key Benefits
- Strengthens the lower back muscles
- Improves hip mobility and flexibility
- Targets the hamstrings and glutes
- Can be done without equipment
- Helps improve posture and balance
How to perform
- Stand with your feet shoulder-width apart and your hands on your hips.
- Engage your core and keep your back straight as you hinge forward at the hips.
- Lower your torso until it is parallel to the ground.
- Pause for a moment, then use your glutes and hamstrings to lift your torso back up to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Lower Back
Primary
Glutes
Primary
Hamstrings
Primary
Abs
Secondary