Guest guest Posted July 19, 2005 Report Share Posted July 19, 2005 Grace do you have a " stability ball " ? This is an EXCELLENT one for you hamstrings, and glutes, and calves!! I am addicted to it. I have been doing this exercise a couple of months, and my hamstrings are toned and rock hard!! Here is a presentation..... http://www.uwlax.edu/strengthcenter/videos//swiss_leg_curl.mpg Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2005 Report Share Posted July 19, 2005 --- i second the stability ball..i also use it on the wall and do the sitting motion.. they have a few more exercises on eas.com.. i am always looking for different exercises b/c i have to do all mine at home val In , SimplyPoetic@w... wrote: > Grace do you have a " stability ball " ? This is an EXCELLENT one for you > hamstrings, and glutes, and calves!! I am addicted to it. I have been > doing this exercise a couple of months, and my hamstrings are toned and > rock hard!! > > Here is a presentation..... > > http://www.uwlax.edu/strengthcenter/videos//swiss_leg_cur l.mpg > > Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2005 Report Share Posted July 19, 2005 Here are some tips on stiff-legged deadlifts. If they're causing back pain, something about your form is usually off and can be fixed. In addition to keeping your head up, eyes forward, and your back flat (neutral) instead of rounded; keep the bar or dumbbells right ON your legs throughout the whole movement. That's what makes it a hamstring exercise. Do them in front of a mirror if at all possible and make sure that you're not bent over, back arched, and dangling the weights around out in front of you. Another little kicker is that some people's hamstrings are so flexible that they need to be standing on a platform or a step in order to get a full range of motion. I have to be up a little bit because I can drop the weights past where the floor would be. Also, those are some really big muscles. I usually do deadlifts with a 30-40 pound dumbbell in each hand. I know I would never feel them holding 10-12 pounds. Once you're confident your form is good, experiment with the amount of weight you need. Also, here's a good article for more home hamstring exercises: http://www.bodyresults.com/E2Hamstrings.asp On 7/19/05, Grace Gill <mcnally101_99@...> wrote: > I'm fortunate. I have a bench with a leg extension so I can do hamstring curls. My issue is that the dead lifts hurt... if feel it in my back...not the hamstrings. What other exercise can I use? I am a workout at home gal. > > Thanks... > > Grace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2005 Report Share Posted July 19, 2005 Oo-oo!!! I just discovered this one a few weeks ago, too, and I love it! I do mine with one small modification... I only place one heal on the ball and . The other leg cross over and rest on the working leg at the knee. I think I found this exercise at www.bodyresults.com/E2Hamstrings.asp The resting leg provides more resistance, and the one-foot-at-a-time thing adds a stability/balance component that really kicks butt (and or hamstrings). :-) DeDe > Grace do you have a " stability ball " ? This is an EXCELLENT one for you > hamstrings, and glutes, and calves!! I am addicted to it. I have been > doing this exercise a couple of months, and my hamstrings are toned and > rock hard!! > > Here is a presentation..... > > http://www.uwlax.edu/strengthcenter/videos//swiss_leg_cur l.mpg > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2005 Report Share Posted July 19, 2005 Hey , I have a question along the " I would never feel them holding 10-12 pounds " lines. I currently do deadlifts using 55# dumbbells, but can hardly feel it. Problem is I can barely keep the bloody things in my hands. I know I could use those wrist wrap things, but I get concerned that I'm doing something un-natural and should only do exercises I can handle (pun intended). What's your philosophy? DeDe > > I'm fortunate. I have a bench with a leg extension so I can do hamstring curls. My issue is that the dead lifts hurt... if feel it in my back...not the hamstrings. What other exercise can I use? I am a workout at home gal. > > > > Thanks... > > > > Grace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2005 Report Share Posted July 19, 2005 DeDe..I do the one leg also, and you are right you are using your stomach muscles to stabalize you, which makes it a good exercise for the abs. I also...do a glute squeeze when I curl my legs in, and that gives an extra burn. Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2005 Report Share Posted July 19, 2005 I do deadlifts with a weighted bar-bell on a step bench...I can never feel much with just weights. Pam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2005 Report Share Posted July 19, 2005 Wow... thank you for all the great advice. I'll have to look into the stability ball thing. I don't have one currently. I really appreciate the pointers on form to help with my back. It looks like it may be a combination of bad form, and the fact that even rotund as I am I can still put my palms flat on the floor legs together and straight kneed. I'll definitely try the standing on a step thing, and possibly upping the weight. You guys are just the best!! Grace --------------------------------- for Mobile Take with you! Check email on your mobile phone. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted July 19, 2005 Report Share Posted July 19, 2005 I remember awhile back we were posting about it and decided if we stuck our butts out it helped. We termed it " proud butt " or something. I always think about that when I'm doing it, to have a proud butt, because usually when you are in public you don't really want to stick your butt out!!! Also, I remember what skwigg had said then about keeping the barbell close to your legs, as if you were " shaving " your legs with them. I think of that too and it helps with form. > > I'm fortunate. I have a bench with a leg extension so I can do hamstring curls. My issue is that the dead lifts hurt... if feel it in my back...not the hamstrings. What other exercise can I use? I am a workout at home gal. > > > > Thanks... > > > > Grace Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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