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Upper Back-Leg Grab

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Upper Back-Leg Grab — Body Weight Hamstrings exercise demonstration
Upper Back-Leg Grab — Body Weight Hamstrings exercise demonstration
Body part
Upper Legs
Target
Hamstrings
Equipment
Body Weight
Secondary
Lower Back, Middle Back

Instructions

  1. 1While seated, bend forward to hug your thighs from underneath with both arms.
  2. 2Keep your knees together and your legs extended out as you bring your chest down to your knees. You can also stretch your middle back by pulling your back away from your knees as your hugging them.

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