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Eccentric Single-Leg Hamstring Slide

Equipment:Other
Type:Isolation
Force:Pull

Muscles Targeted

Primary

Hamstrings

Secondary

Glutes, Calves

Video Tutorial

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Lie on back, knees bent, feet flat. Place slider under one foot (working leg).

  2. 2

    Lift non-working leg off ground.

  3. 3

    Lift hips into single-leg glute bridge.

  4. 4

    Focus on lowering phase: Slowly slide working foot forward by straightening knee, resisting with hamstring.

  5. 5

    Maintain hip height as long as possible.

  6. 6

    Lower hips to floor once leg is nearly straight.

  7. 7

    Use both legs or arms to return working foot to start.

  8. 8

    Lift back into bridge and repeat eccentric slide for desired reps. Switch legs.