How to do it
Keep your ribs drawn downward toward your hip bones as you curl.
- 1
Lie on your back with your knees bent and feet flat on the floor.
- 2
Lift your hips off the ground into a bridge position.
- 3
Using your arms for assistance, curl your legs towards your glutes as far as possible.
- 4
Slowly extend your legs back to the starting position while maintaining the bridge.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Focus on a slow, controlled movement and keep your hips elevated throughout the exercise to fully engage the hamstrings.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rolling onto the shoulders in the bridge
- ✕Letting the feet slide laterally outward
- ✕Lifting the head and neck off the floor