Category: Posterior Chain

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Lying Leg Curl Hips Neutral, Toes Straight and Pointed

Anatomy and Physiology of the Lying Leg Curl Hips Neutral, Toes Straight and Pointed Leg curls of all kinds are excellent assistive exercises for the hamstrings. They are unique because, unlike their counter-movement – the leg extension – they provide no shear forces to the knee, and provide a direct component of hamstring training that […]

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Clean Grip Deadlifts from the Floor

Anatomy and Physiology of the Clean Grip Deadlift From the Floor The clean grip deadlift is a multi-joint, hip-dominant exercise that primarily strengthens the muscles of the posterior chain. As a true multi-joint lift for the legs, the quadriceps are also involved, though not to the extent of the erector spinae, glutes, and hamstrings. Due […]

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Horizontal DB Back Extension

Anatomy of the Horizontal DB Back Extension The Horizontal DB Back Extension primarily strengthens the hamstrings, gluteus maximus, and the erector spinae muscles of the lower back.  The muscles of the middle and upper back, the abdominal muscles, and the hamstrings are also recruited as stabilizers. The hamstrings, gluteus maximus, and erector spinae are the […]

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