How to do it
Keep your hips level and square throughout each kick.
- 1
Stand with feet hip-width apart.
- 2
Bend your right knee and bring your heel towards your glutes.
- 3
Perform a small kick back with your right leg, then return to the curl position.
- 4
Lower your right leg and switch to the left, repeating the curl and kick.
- 5
Continue alternating legs for the desired number of repetitions.
Expert tip
Focus on a controlled movement to fully engage your hamstrings.
Common mistakes
- ✕Kicking back too hard with a straight leg
- ✕Arching the lower back during the heel curl
- ✕Pointing the toes during the kick back