Hamstring Bridge

Lower BodyHipKneePosterior ChainSuperficial Back Line
Written By David Song

HAMSTRING BRIDGES

This is a strengthening exercise for the hamstrings muscle group. Lie down on your back and have the knees bent at about 110 degrees. Keep the heels planted on the floor and raise the toes up. Lift the pelvis off the ground while maintaining a neutral spine by keep the core braced.

Muscles Involved:

  • Semitendinosus

  • Semimembranosus

  • Biceps Femoris

  • Posterior Chain / Superficial Back Line

Related Conditions:

  • Yoga Butt

  • Proximal Hamstrings Tendinopathy / Tendinitis

  • Distal Hamstrings Tendinopathy / Tendinitis

  • Lower Cross Syndrome

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