Alternating Hamstring Curls

Starting Position Stand tall with your back straight, abs engaged, shoulders relaxed, legs wider than the hips, toes turned outward and arms straight out in front of you, shoulder-width apart, palms down.

Action Breathe deeply, shifting your weight to your right leg as you bend your left knee to pull your toward your glutes and bring your elbows behind you, pulling your hands toward your waist. Return to the start position and switch sides. Repeat, alternating legs with each step.

Special Instructions Move faster and take wider steps to increase your intensity. Place your hands on your hips, move slower and/or take smaller steps to decrease your intensity.