Breathing
Inhale and set your trunk before the lowering phase, then exhale as you extend the hips. Reset your breath between controlled repetitions.
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The stronger highlight marks the main muscle associated with this movement. The lighter highlight marks supporting muscles.
Movement instructions
Using the leg pad of a lat pulldown machine or a preacher bench, position yourself so that your ankles are under the pads, knees on the seat, and you are facing away from the machine. You should be upright and maintaining good posture.
This will be your starting position. Lower yourself under control until your knees are almost completely straight.
Remaining in control, raise yourself back up to the starting position.
If you are unable to complete a rep, use a band, a partner, or push off of a box to aid in completing a repetition.
Technique guidance
Inhale and set your trunk before the lowering phase, then exhale as you extend the hips. Reset your breath between controlled repetitions.
General guidance matched from movement type and equipment; it is not individualized coaching or medical advice.
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