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StrengthBody weight

Sliding Leg Curl on Floor with Towel

Intensity
8–15 reps
MET
3energy expenditure
Type
Strength

Target muscles

  • Hamstrings40%
  • Glutes30%

Supporting muscles

  • Calves
  • Quads
Language:RUEN

How to do it

Press your arms flat into the floor alongside your body to anchor your torso.

  1. 1

    Lie on your back with your feet on a towel on a smooth surface, knees bent.

  2. 2

    Lift your hips off the ground into a bridge position.

  3. 3

    Slide your feet away from your body, straightening your legs.

  4. 4

    Pull your heels back towards your body to return to the starting position.

  5. 5

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Expert tip

Keep your hips raised throughout the movement to fully engage your hamstrings and glutes.

Common mistakes

  • ✕Sliding the feet laterally off-center
  • ✕Rushing the pull-back phase with momentum
  • ✕Stopping short of full leg extension
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