How to do it
Press through your palms evenly to distribute weight across both hands.
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Get on your hands and knees, with your hands under your shoulders and knees under your hips.
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Flex one foot and bring your heel towards your glutes by bending your knee.
- 3
Hold the contraction at the top for a moment.
- 4
Slowly extend your leg back to the starting position.
- 5
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions before switching legs.
Expert tip
Keep your core engaged and hips stable to prevent rocking and to maximize hamstring engagement.
Common mistakes
- ✕Rotating the working hip outward during curl
- ✕Arching the lower back as heel rises
- ✕Swinging the leg upward with momentum