1. Stand on an elevated platform with your feet shoulder-width apart. Hold a dumbbell in each hand with your arms straight and palms facing your body.
2. Begin the exercise by slowly pushing your hips back and bending at the waist. Keep your legs straight (with a slight bend at the knees to prevent locking them) as you lower the dumbbells towards the floor.
3. Maintain a flat back and keep your head in a neutral position aligned with your spine. The dumbbells should remain close to your body as you descend.
4. Lower the dumbbells as far as your flexibility allows without rounding your lower back. You should feel a stretch in your hamstrings and a controlled engagement of your lower back.
5. Once you have reached the maximum depth of the movement, slowly reverse the direction and bring your torso back to the starting position by extending your hips and waist. Focus on using your hamstrings and glutes to pull yourself back up.
6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, ensuring you maintain proper form throughout the set.
Note: Perform this exercise with caution and start with a lighter weight to ensure proper technique and avoid injury. It is highly beneficial for increasing hamstring flexibility and strengthening the muscles along the spine, but it requires attention to form and control.
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