Muscle Groups Involved
- Erectors - Primary
- Glutes - Primary
- Hamstrings - Primary
Category
Dumbbell
Highlights
- Start with low weight and slow speed.
- Begin the movement at the neck and work on going one spinal segment at a time.
- Pause briefly at the top.
- Reverse the motion (uncurl) as you stand back up.
Description
The Jefferson curl is named after gymnastic coach Jefferson Lee and has roots in gymnastics and strength training. It has been popularized in recent years by practitioners of gymnastics and functional
Common Mistakes
Do not go quickly. Do not avoid the uncomfortable, stiff parts of your spin
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Pro Tips
Slightly turn your feet inward (pigeon-toed) to engage different muscle fib
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Purpose
This exercise lengthens the muscles in your posterior chain, improving post
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Form
Ideally, you should seek to touch your toes with your wrists. Consciously f
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