Another excellent exercise for back and hamstring development.
Muscles: Lower back, quads, and hamstrings
Instructions:
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In squating postion, with barbell on floor in front of you, grasp the bar with palms facing down, and arms shoulder width apart. Straighten legs, keep barbell on the floor Slowly pull weight up, straightening legs fully, keeping arms straight. |
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Continue to lift bar until fully erect. Lower bar slowly to the floor, keeping legs straight. Repeat |
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Cautions: This is classical competition exercise for weight-lifters. Nobody with back pain or problems should complete this exercise. If athletes have any doubt about their back fitness, this exercise should be exchanged for a safer one. Alternatives include sit-backs or back -extensions. Any athlete new to resistance training must be supervised by an experienced instructor before attempting this maneuver.