Dumbbell Lying Femoral

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Instructions:

  • 1Lie flat on your back with your legs extended and the dumbbell situated between your feet
  • 2Bend your knees and raise the dumbbell towards your buttocks, contracting your hamstrings
  • 3Lower the dumbbell in a controlled fashion, straightening your legs
  • 4Pause for a second at the bottom of the movement before starting the next repetition
  • 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions

Tips:

  • Ensure your back is flat on the ground throughout the exercise
  • Focus on contracting the hamstrings as you raise the dumbbell
  • Control the descent of the dumbbell to avoid injury
  • Try not to Arch your back during the exercise

Dumbbell Lying Femoral Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs