Dowel Stiff Leg Hinge
Exercise Overview
This is a posterior chain mobility and motor control exercise. Maintain a soft bend in the knees and be sure to not change their angle as your hinge forward during this movement. Bend forwards until you feel a light stretch in your hamstrings (back of your thigh) and hold this position for up to 10 seconds. Slowly return to standing position by contracting the hamstrings and repeat as needed.
Muscles Involved
HamstringsCalvesGluteus MaximusPosterior ChainSuperficial Back Line
Related Conditions
Deadlift Warm UpLow Back PainSacroiliac Joint SyndromeHamstrings Tendinopathy / Hamstring Tear
