Lower Body Move of the Week: Single Leg Hamstring Raises (Dara LaPorta)

This week's lower body move is another one of my favorites!  I learned this exercise at the University of Florida where I was an All-American pole-vaulter and taught by some of the best strength and conditioning coaches in the country.  

The single-leg hamstring raise will isolate the muscles of your hamstring, butt, and lower back.  You will FEEL these!

• Start with both legs propped up on an ottoman, coffee table, chair, etc
• Scoot your butt in, so that your knees are at a 90 degree angle.
• Raise your right leg, keeping your knees together.
• Shifting your weight to your left leg, squeezing your butt and keeping your core tight,  slowly raise your hips in the air. 
• Slowly, lower back down the the ground.  
• Repeat. 
• 3 sets of 8-10 repetitions on each leg

Check out the video which includes a modification!