Exercise Detail

Hamstring Isolation - Legs Exercise

Start Position End Position
Third Position Muscle Groups



Primary Muscle Group Secondary Muscle Group Joint type
Hamstrings Isolation

Difficulty Equipment Needed
Basic High (Body Weight)


Description
START POSITION: Lying on your back with one leg placed on a chair or box so its slightly elevated. MOVEMENT: Keeping one leg slightly above supported leg, slowly lift your hips until body is straight.  To increase difficulty, raise unsupported leg higher.  Hold straight position for 2 - 3 seconds and then slowly lower to start position and repeat.

Video
http://www.youtube.com/embed/49ozpZlZ7IU