Chris Hansen Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Hello,I'm not really equipped to do most of the hamstring and low back exercises described in the BtGB book. I was going to substitute different deadlift and bridge variations but are there any specific recommendations?Thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Good mornings are another option, but you need weight. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Hansen Posted March 16, 2010 Author Share Posted March 16, 2010 Good mornings are another option, but you need weight.Good mornings are a good idea, thanks.I have free weights and floor space but I don't have a bench or table that will work, a place to anchor my feet, or a training partner. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neal Winkler Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Good mornings, RDL's, and various glute bridges will work. Go to this guys youtube page and to find ideas and see what you can do with your set-up. You'll also find some stuff you can do for your hamstrings.http://www.youtube.com/user/bretcontreras1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL Posted March 16, 2010 Share Posted March 16, 2010 Good mornings are another option, but you need weight.Good mornings are a good idea, thanks.I have free weights and floor space but I don't have a bench or table that will work, a place to anchor my feet, or a training partner.Just be careful about the form issues, and I wouldn't use much weight when starting. I don't even know if it is a good idea to use any more than your 5-6 rep max weight. Olympic lifters have used it as an assistance exercise, and that is the way I view it. Not as something to get brutal with. Better to start too light (20-30 rep max) than injure yourself early. I haven't had any problems using them, but some people have.What has worked for me:Start light- Heck start with the bar to get comfortable, or less.Use smooth rhythm - Slow smooth on the eccentric. Slow transition, and gently pick up the speed on the concentric.Don't round the back - Keep it as flat as you can. Stick your butt out to start the eccentric phase. With this technique, I feel the stress primarily in the hamstrings. Use a mirror - This helps to check your form. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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