Exercise Description:
Stand on either end of the resistance band with the middle part around your neck / upper back. Keeping feet about hip width apart, grab the band about shoulder height to take some tension off of your neck. Have a slight bend in your knees and keeping a neutral spine hinge at your hips pushing your butt back until you feel tension in your hamstrings. Hinge as far as you can while keeping a neutral spine, hold for suggested time and then return to starting position. Perform suggested reps.
What muscle(s) this exercise is for?
- Hamstrings
- Glutes
- Erector spinae
Why is this exercise important?
- Increases strength of posterior chain muscles and improves posture.
You should NOT do this if…
- Do not do this exercise if you have pain while performing.
