Exercise technique

rocking frog stretch

The rocking frog stretch is a bodyweight exercise that targets the glutes and also stretches the hamstrings and quadriceps. It involves kneeling, leaning forward, and rocking the hips back to stretch the lower body muscles.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Start by kneeling on the ground with your knees hip-width apart.
  2. Place your hands on the ground in front of you for support.
  3. Slowly lean forward, shifting your weight onto your hands and extending your legs behind you.
  4. Keep your back straight and engage your glutes as you push your hips back and up towards the ceiling.
  5. Hold this position for a few seconds, feeling a stretch in your glutes.
  6. Slowly return to the starting position by bending your knees and lowering your hips back down.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Hamstrings, Quadriceps.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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