Instructions:
- 1Lie face down on a decline bench, with your legs extended off the end
- 2Place a dumbbell between your feet and secure it
- 3Bend your knees and curl your legs up towards your buttocks, keeping your hips in contact with the bench
- 4Squeeze your hamstrings at the top of the motion, then lower the weight back down in a controlled manner
- 5Repeat for the desired number of repetitions
Tips:
- Maintain the natural curve of your spine throughout the exercise
- Avoid lifting your hips off the bench
- Focus on contracting the hamstrings, not on moving the weight
- Control the weight on the way back down to prevent injury