Technique
Stand with feet hip-width apart, barbell at thigh level. Hinge at hips while keeping legs straight. Lower barbell along legs until you feel hamstring stretch. Drive hips forward to return to starting position.
A hip hinge exercise that targets the hamstrings and glutes through a controlled eccentric and concentric movement pattern.
Stand with feet hip-width apart, barbell at thigh level. Hinge at hips while keeping legs straight. Lower barbell along legs until you feel hamstring stretch. Drive hips forward to return to starting position.
Stand with feet hip-width apart, holding barbell at thigh level with straight arms.
Return to starting position with hips and knees extended, maintaining upright posture.
Hinge at hips, keep legs straight, slide bar down legs, feel hamstring stretch, drive hips forward
Bending knees, rounding back, bar too far from legs, not feeling hamstring stretch, poor hip hinge
Increase weight gradually, add pause at bottom, perform single-leg variation, add resistance bands
Use lighter weight, practice hip hinge movement, use dumbbells, focus on form
Maintain neutral spine throughout movement. Stop if you experience lower back pain. Focus on proper hip hinge mechanics and hamstring engagement.