GOAL: Improve the strength ratio between the quadriceps and hamstrings.
How its done; This exercise is best done one leg at at a time. With controlled movement , pull your heels to your buttocks. Keep your core stable and your repetition speed slow. Rocking the hips and using a rapid lift speed can cause injury. *Leave this session out if you have a known hamstring issue.
Alternate workout on an exercise ball or similar if no equipment
Brace your abs and raise your hips into the air as described above, but keep your knees straight. From there, bend your knees and roll the ball back toward you. Keep your hips elevated throughout the set.