How to do it
Tighten your abs before each rep to brace your midsection.
- 1
Stand on a stepbox with your feet hip-width apart, facing the cable machine.
- 2
Attach a straight bar to the low pulley and hold it with an overhand grip.
- 3
Hinge at your hips and lower the bar while keeping your legs straight but not locked.
- 4
Lower the bar until you feel a stretch in your hamstrings, keeping your back straight.
- 5
Contract your glutes and hamstrings to return to the starting position.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Keep your back flat and avoid rounding your shoulders to prevent strain on your lower back.
Common mistakes
- ✕Bending the knees excessively during descent
- ✕Letting the bar drift forward from your legs
- ✕Rocking up onto the toes at lockout