Exercise technique

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.

How do you perform this exercise?

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

Which other muscles are involved?

Glutes, Calves.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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