Double leg hamstring bridges are one of the most frequently prescribed exercises in our clinic because so many of our clients have opportunities to improve their hamstring performance!🦵 We love this hamstring exercise in particular because it requires minimal equipment, it can be scaled to several different fitness and strength levels, and it's a great gateway exercise to more advanced hamstring exercises like single leg hamstring bridges, hamstring curls on a ball, slider hamstring curls, etc.

Hamstring bridge with hold – long lever bridge Lie on your back with your feet on the floor and knees a hips width apart. Straighten your knees a little and lift your toes. When ready, push through your heels and lift your hips from the floor. At the top of the movement, you should have a straight line between your shoulders, hips, and knees. Hold this position. You can increase the difficulty of this exercise by straightening your knees further. The Long Lever Hamstring Bridge is a variation of

💥 Hamstring cramp mid-bridge? The WORST!😫 Here’s why it happens: ➡️ It’s your body’s emergency brake—the muscle feels overwhelmed and tightens to protect you. (And nope, it’s rarely electrolytes 😉) This is SUPER COMMON during glute bridges when you’re finally activating the right muscles. Good news: after a few sessions, it usually stops because you get stronger. 🙌 Does this happen to you? Tell me in the comments! … #glutebridges #hamstrings #glutes #gluteworkout #charliehorse #musclecramps