Round Back Flat Back Hinge

Cues:

• Hinge forward maintaining lumbar extension and creating anterior pelvic tilt to stretch the hamstrings

• Pull into the lowest depth to accentuate hamstring stretch

• Roll back to standing smoothly

• Roll forward keeping hips forward to emphasize middle and upper back movement

• Flatten back and tilt pelvis forward to accentuate hamstring stretch in bottom

• Hinge back to top using strength from the legs

Mistakes:

• Moving through the low back

  • You should feel the force through the middle back and legs. If you feel the low back make adjustments and reduce intensity to avoid over stressing this area