TRX leg bend - strengthen the back of the thigh
The hamstring muscle group (hamstring) is the most overlooked part of our body! Because they are on the back side of the body, there are no pectoral or arm muscles that attract attention!
There are a lot of people in the gym who don’t like to do leg exercises! In addition to this group of people who don't like to train their legs, there is another large group of people who also train their legs, but only train the front of their legs! These imaginations illustrate the problem very well!
The back of the leg? Although it is not eye-catching, it does not mean that it can be ignored!
The hamstring muscles are very important!
1 The hamstring muscles are an engine! He is the protagonist in all hip hinge movements (all kinds of deadlifts, glute bridges)! It is a very important "stabilizing" and "power-generating" muscle group
2. Secondly, the quadriceps on the back of the leg and the front of the leg belong to the "antagonistic muscle group". If your back of the leg If the side is too weak for a long time and the muscle strength is imbalanced, it will inevitably bring the risk of injury!
Today I will introduce to you a great exercise to strengthen your weak back legs!
Use TRX for leg bends! (Mainly utilizing the knee flexion function of the hamstring muscles!)
In addition to exercising the hamstrings, it will also challenge your core strength. It is more practical than leg curl training while lying prone on a machine. , the more difficult it becomes!
How to do it?
1. Use the TRX suspension rope! Lie on your back and put your legs on the TRX! TRX distance The lower the ground, the more difficult it is!
2. Keep your upper back close to the ground, straighten your legs, and tighten your core muscles to stabilize your body. Straight line!
3. Bend your knees and hook your legs back. , pull your heels close to your buttocks! Feel the strong contraction in the back of your thighs! Hold for a second, then slowly return your legs to the starting position
Note:
1. When the action is at its highest, tighten your gluteal muscles and hamstrings, and then slowly and under control Slow playback!
2. Keep the core tight throughout the entire exercise, for a total of 8 times, resting for 60 seconds between groups. /p>
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