JFIFC    $ &%# #"(-90(*6+"#2D26;=@@@&0FKE>J9?@=C  =)#)==================================================SK" }!1AQa"q2#BR$3br %&'()*456789:CDEFGHIJSTUVWXYZcdefghijstuvwxyz w!1AQaq"2B #3Rbr $4%&'()*56789:CDEFGHIJSTUVWXYZcdefghijstuvwxyz ?8jHcqRDWp~VE'NGҼCvR|}(s֫\VEQ3MEd&ܵyrEiL+uO[[YJ/πvd% 0,TF[BVe%ίCy2ݪ/xn18ֿ3+.ۄ$ ݞRKٓMa89;!*H|0%>~v7䑎J^OؚL z E՚&iFv>$+BZE/N¹eVlf=EsVw5|<(G'V%)Y${WAwwc_rd 3AoޙZDjU}5[EG:DIYn}b2*I'< n83}MyΩT+6I$, K 's{&ɥ].Æ'ڼ/.#3^+K ZA#h-#mPy˂ֺYW%i٭Qxؽ`(fpZp 99mI ndU+ gb1_Ƹ~C2JN՚<DŽ|]sRH|Sk-dW8Q8 u{ԙT5"+ l`3y.\+NG3H8~\~wg2DdN0:؋]DH3X᤮u֍fmDїV tj6UsqǠ=kb v3\3IWDৣF)77-(>Wi9<ӷJy$NSW5}12,>)=cU#?*?J.I7-^plrOsZFY@{8ִ.m庹$Ae߈o5͂jFL>[_lF$٬ҕ?{~읊~cQ4 2ո%.Sd׆L}8&9%%#Ъ&3 s-Wtab-DP(`1´??S93v#'OA۵VIj:2IeW,.T;Ҋ)"J(UظfU E*hͽ3b*3?V^O~Eo)>Zp5Ji%)&2^ yE .0]J \Pc.縖N}K^Qn IYrkä-N+| "`qo|G q:-Ӗ;wZ(׿;Q}4)g$+Y=phtIRH>Ҽ zGc{Ǐ_md:&6!QbYm',X*6yM# WMs-桡AjmHN3~ D4ˌU-49jr7t>>j*RK95J#5R[":-kPp(tĠ-SJ3E$y֣ߎ( uZ#HNG>QE磉AcZvQ@ the knee and hip extension functions of the hamstrings. This is not possible with the back extension benches found in most gyms. Says Poliquin,  The design of the glute-ham developer allows an athlete to strengthen the erectors especially in the middle porton, which, in most sports, is exposed to high forces. <br>Another plus for the glut-hamraise is that it is one of the most important exercises for preventing back and knee injuries, especially the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL).  The spine is exposed to great compressive forces in many sports, says Poliquin.  I ve found that athletes who are weak in the hamstrings, glutes and lower back not only are more likely to injure the lower back, but also are especially prone to tearingthe ACL. Because the glute-ham exercise increases muscle mass and strength in the back, glutes and hamstrings, those athletes who include this exercise in their programs are better able to w