Bodyweight
Assisted Prone Hamstring
Hamstrings · Upper Legs
Beginner6
Demonstration
BeginnerIsolationBodyweight
Self Assisted Inverse Leg Curl
Hamstrings · Upper Legs
3
sets
12–15
reps
45s
Rest time
~6
Calories / set
Instructions
- 1
Lie face down on a leg curl machine with your legs extended and your ankles hooked under the padded lever.
- 2
Place your hands on the side handles of the machine for support.
- 3
Keeping your upper body stationary, exhale and curl your legs upward as far as possible.
- 4
Hold the contracted position for a brief pause as you squeeze your hamstrings.
- 5
Slowly lower your legs back to the starting position while inhaling.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Primary
Hamstrings
glutes
Secondary
glutescalves
Pro tips
- Move through the full range of motion under control.
- Keep tension on the target muscle — avoid using momentum.
- Breathe out on the effort, in on the return.
- Pick a weight that lets you keep clean form for every rep.
Common mistakes
- Using too much weight and sacrificing technique.
- Rushing reps instead of controlling the tempo.
- Cutting the range of motion short.
- Holding your breath throughout the set.
Safety notes
- Warm up thoroughly before working heavy.
- Stop immediately if you feel sharp or joint pain.
- Use a spotter or safeties for heavy barbell work.
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