How to do it
Anchor your hands flat beside your hips on the floor.
- 1
Lie face down on the floor with the resistance band securely anchored in front of you.
- 2
Hook your ankles with the band and pull your heels towards your glutes, contracting your hamstrings.
- 3
Slowly return to the starting position while controlling the resistance.
- 4
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Ensure the resistance band is securely anchored and maintain constant tension in the band throughout the movement to effectively target the hamstrings.
Common mistakes
- ✕Lifting the hips off the ground
- ✕Curling with momentum rather than control
- ✕Pointing the toes during the contraction