This exercise involves holding a dumbbell in each hand and bending forward at the hips while keeping the legs straight. 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.
- Keep your back straight and your core engaged as you hinge forward at the hips, lowering the dumbbells towards the ground.
- Lower the dumbbells as far as you can while maintaining a straight back and keeping your knees slightly bent.
- Pause for a moment at the bottom of the movement, then slowly raise the dumbbells back up to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of reps.
FRONT VIEW
BACK VIEW
Hamstrings
Primary
Glutes
Primary
Lower Back
Primary
Abs
Primary