How to do it
Push your hips backward as you lower the bar to maximize hamstring stretch.
- 1
Stand facing the landmine bar with feet hip-width apart.
- 2
Lift one foot off the ground and hold the end of the bar with the opposite hand.
- 3
Hinge at the hips to lower the bar towards the ground, keeping your back straight and the other leg extended behind you.
- 4
Squeeze your glutes to return to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching legs.
Expert tip
Keep a slight bend in the knee of your standing leg to maintain balance and protect your knee joint.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rounding the lower back during the hinge
- ✕Letting the raised leg drift out of alignment
- ✕Dropping the bar away from the body