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Hamstrings

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LevelIntermediate EquipmentBarbell MechanicCompound ForcePush

A barbell hip hinge where the bar rests on your upper back and you bow forward at the hips to load the hamstrings.

Powerlifting

Primary musclesHamstrings

Secondary musclesAbdominals Glutes Lower Back

Energy burned

≈ 30 kcalFor 3 × 8–12, rest 90s · ≈ 5.2 kcal/min

Estimate range 23–38 kcal (±25 %)

Muscle mass worked18 %

Effort during a set9.2 MET

Your lean mass53.5 kgBody fat estimated from BMI and age

Estimate ±25 %: muscles worked (from the exercise data), sets, reps, rest and your body. See the planner for whole sessions.

Setup

1Set the bar on your upper back as you would for a squat and unrack it.
2Step back and stand with your feet shoulder width apart and knees slightly bent.
3Brace your core and lift your chest.

How to perform

1Push your hips back and hinge forward, keeping your back flat.
2Lower your torso until it is about parallel to the floor or you feel a strong hamstring stretch.
3Squeeze your glutes to bring your hips forward.
4Return to standing without leaning back.