Self assisted inverse leg curl (on floor)

Self assisted inverse leg curl (on floor)

The self assisted inverse leg curl (on floor) is a bodyweight exercise targeting the hamstrings, with secondary emphasis on the glutes and calves. It involves curling the legs towards the glutes while keeping the hips lifted, requiring significant hamstring strength and control.

The self assisted inverse leg curl (on floor) is a bodyweight exercise targeting the hamstrings, with secondary emphasis on the glutes and calves. It involves curling the legs towards the glutes while keeping the hips lifted, requiring significant hamstring strength and control.

The self assisted inverse leg curl (on floor) is a bodyweight exercise targeting the hamstrings, with secondary emphasis on the glutes and calves. It involves curling the legs towards the glutes while keeping the hips lifted, requiring significant hamstring strength and control.

How to Do the Self assisted inverse leg curl (on floor)

How to Do the Self assisted inverse leg curl (on floor)

How to Do the Self assisted inverse leg curl (on floor)

Lie flat on your back with your legs extended and your arms by your sides. Bend your knees and place your feet flat on the ground, hip-width apart. Lift your hips off the ground, engaging your glutes and hamstrings. Slowly curl your legs towards your glutes, keeping your hips lifted. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly extend your legs back to the starting position. Lower your hips back down to the ground. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Difficulty

Intermediate

Category

Strength

Target Muscle

Hamstrings

Hamstrings

Secondary Muscles

glutes, calves

Equipment

Body weight

Body Part

Upper legs

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