Exercise Comparison
90/90 Hamstring vs Wide Stance Stiff Legs
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Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in 90/90 Hamstring
Only in Wide Stance Stiff Legs
Instructions
90/90 Hamstring
Lie on your back, with one leg extended straight out.
With the other leg, bend the hip and knee to 90 degrees. You may brace your leg with your hands if necessary. This will be your starting position.
Extend your leg straight into the air, pausing briefly at the top. Return the leg to the starting position.
Repeat for 10-20 repetitions, and then switch to the other leg.
Wide Stance Stiff Legs
Begin with a barbell loaded on the floor. Adopt a wide stance, and then bend at the hips to grab the bar. Your hips should be as far back as possible, and your legs nearly straight. Keep your back straight, and your head and chest up. This will be your starting position.
Begin the movement be engaging the hips, driving them forward as you allow the arms to hang straight. Continue until you are standing straight up, and then slowly return the weight to the starting position. For successive reps, the weight need not touch the floor.
Verdict
Both exercises target the hamstrings. 90/90 Hamstring is a beginner exercise using bodyweight, while Wide Stance Stiff Legs is intermediate and uses barbell. Choose 90/90 Hamstring if you're looking for a more accessible option, or Wide Stance Stiff Legs for a greater challenge.