I have been doing these with two legs for a while now. Is there a progression before doing them on one leg or should I just try them on one leg? My hamstrings are sore the day after doing them but while im doing the exercise I put my hands on my hamstrings so i can feel that there not contracting much.
The next progression is the 1 legged version. One way to maximise glute/hamstring use during this exercise is to lightly press on your quads whilst doing them (according to Mike Robertson and Eric Cressey).
Osu, If you want, you can do a progression that includes: - your legs on a swiss ball - straight or bended - one leg up aligned with the other leg femur & alternate every 10 seceonds. - same with 1 min hold per leg - weighted bridges with either a barbell across your hips, or a KB or dumbbell (be careful that the weight doesn't fall on you!) - head and hand bridge w 2 legs on the ground - one leg fully straight up - One leg straight up and the other one on a swiss ball. Good luck OSu!
The one time it is acceptable to use a barbell cushion! I'm pretty sure you'll manage to just to the one legged one buddy, the risk is low in attempting too. Less thinking more training, don't over think. you getting high reps with 2 legs? Awesome, now do one leg
