A bodyweight hamstring curl that also challenges glutes and core stability.
- +Builds hamstring strength
- +Challenges core stability
- –Hard to control at first
- –Hamstrings may cramp easily
This exercise targets:
Hamstrings
Hamstrings
Adductors
Glutes
Glutes
Core
Abs
Obliques
Ratios are approximate and can vary depending on form and technique.
How to perform
- Lie on your back with heels in suspension straps
- Extend your legs and lift your hips off the floor
- Keep arms by your sides for balance
- Pull your heels toward your hips by bending your knees
- Keep hips lifted throughout the curl
- Slowly straighten your legs back out with control
- Keep your core tight and avoid arching your lower back
- Lower hips to rest, then repeat
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