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Course: PHRE 3045 – Sports Injuries Movement Pattern: Hinge Target: Hamstrings Synergist(s): Gluteals
Exercise
Regressions: Seated Leg Curl Progressions: Leg Curl

Equipment: Body Weight
Description:
  1. Lying supine with knees between 70-90 degrees flexion.
  2. One foot flat on floor the other leg extended and in line with the thigh of the support leg.
  3. Bridge upwards by engaging hamstrings/gluts.
  4. Raise unsupported leg to lower intensity.  Lower unsupported leg to increase intensity.
  5. Try to maintain neutral postures (i.e. don’t over arch back or allow opposite hip to drop).
Common Error(s): Inappropriate momentum | Arching the upper back
Spotting: Mirror Client Level
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