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Self assisted inverse leg curl (on floor)

Intermediate

Self assisted inverse leg curl (on floor) is a isolation bodyweight exercise for the hamstrings, also working the glutes and calves.

What it works

Primary muscle

Hamstrings

Also works

GlutesCalves

Equipment
Bodyweight
Movement
Legs
Type
Isolation
Logged as
Assisted
Suggested rest
90 seconds

How to do it

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

What to do instead

  • Cable assisted inverse leg curlCable
  • Self assisted inverse leg curlBodyweight
  • Inverse leg curl (bench support)Bodyweight
  • Inverse leg curl (on pull-up cable machine)Bodyweight
  • Lever kneeling leg curlMachine

Easier variations

  • Self assisted inverse leg curlBodyweight
  • Standing single leg curlBodyweight
  • Lever lying leg curlMachine
  • Lever seated leg curlMachine

Harder variations

  • Glute-ham raiseBodyweight
  • Inverse leg curl (on pull-up cable machine)Bodyweight
  • Self assisted inverse leg curlBodyweight
  • Inverse leg curl (bench support)Bodyweight
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