Sliding leg curl
Also called towel leg curl, slider hamstring curl
- Works
- Back of the thigh · hamstrings
- Buttocks · gluteus maximus
- Needs
- No equipment
Setup
Lie on your back on a smooth floor with your heels on a towel or on socks. Bend your knees and lift into a glute bridge.
Steps
- Keep your hips high.
- Slide your heels away until your legs are nearly straight.
- Pull your heels back toward your buttocks.
Breathing
Breathe in as you lower. Breathe out as you pull.
Where you feel it
In the back of your thighs.
Common mistakes
- Letting the hips drop as the legs straighten.
- Moving fast.
When to stop
Stop if you feel sharp pain, pain in a joint, dizziness or numbness.