Hamstrings and Glutes workout to increase lower body strength and avoid sciatica pain

Hamstrings and Gluts circuit "Move of the Week" from Body Smart. Pictures by Beth Bischoff

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Both Hamstrings and gluts represent by far two of the most important muscle groups in our body and they need to be trained properly. As Strength is required in your quads or thighs so it is in the opposite muscles such as hamstrings, calves or gluts. Otherwise lower back and joint problems are expected.
From a lying down position open your legs shoulder width apart the raise both legs straight up pulling from your buttocks (you should not feel it in your back if you do you are raising too high). Click here to read the description
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