Suspension Hamstring Curl
Muscle Groups: Hamstrings
Suspension Hamstring Curl focuses on Hamstrings, with Adductors, Glutes working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Suspension Hamstring Curl with proper form and technique.
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Lie on your back with your heels in the foot cradles of a suspension trainer, knees bent at 90 degrees, and hips lifted slightly off the floor.
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Extend your legs forward until they are almost straight, keeping your hips elevated and core engaged.
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Pull your heels back towards your glutes, bending your knees and lifting your hips higher, squeezing your hamstrings.
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Slowly extend your legs again to return to the starting position, maintaining hip elevation throughout the movement.
Secondary Muscles
While Suspension Hamstring Curl primarily targets Hamstrings , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Adductors, Glutes . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Suspension Hamstring Curl, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Suspension Hamstring Curl, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
