Hamstring - Squats with Bench or Chair
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With feet shoulder width apart, stand upright with a bench or chair about 3-6 inches behind you. Keep shoulders down and back, core engaged and neutral spin. Inhale; bend knees while allowing hips to bend back behind, body weight should be in the heels of feet. Lower body down until bottom slightly touches the bench or chair; knees should be behind the toes. Exhale and stand upright, return to starting position. Repeat.
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