This exercise is a mainstay of joint-friendly training. It's a hip lift that involves more hamstring activity than the hip thrust due to the fact that 1) the foot is elevated above the torso and 2) the knee is only bent to roughly 15 degrees.
related posts
Tip: The Zercher Good Morning
Bulletproof your posterior chain with this good morning variation. Also works great for opening up your hips.
10 Rules for Hardgainers
Tired of hearing "eat big to get big" by dopes who've always been big? Finally, some smart advice from someone who's been there.
High Octane Training 2
Think you have what it takes to make it in the world of elite sports? Do you have immense talent and ability? Great, but so do a few thousand other guys. Unfortunately, all of these things will only get you so far in this world where good often isn't good enough. At this level you have to be one of the best just to get your foot in the door.
Question Of Strength 58
How to keep your strength while dieting. How to build muscle after 40. Here's everything you need to know.