Exercises / Beginner
Barbell assisted posterior chain stretch
- Calves
- Glutes
- Hamstrings
- Lumbar
Available on Calisteniapp for iOS and Android.
- Level
- Beginner
- Muscles
- 4
- Equipment
- Bodyweight
01 / Steps
How to do it
Stand facing a post or similar object.
Lean forward, hinging at the hip and grabbing the post behind your legs.
Try to lean further, using the anchoring of your hands on the post.
Hold this position for a set amount of time.
02 / Muscles
Muscles worked
Calves
Glutes
Hamstrings
Lumbar
03 / Skills
What it trains
How demanding this exercise is for each physical ability.
- Strength1
- Explosivity0
- Technique20
- Cardio0
- Mobility40
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