Self Assisted Inverse Leg Curl

Self Assisted Inverse Leg Curl

Description

This exercise involves lying on your stomach and using your hamstrings to lift your feet towards your buttocks, without any external assistance. It is a challenging exercise that targets the hamstrings and glutes.

Muscle Group

Equipment Required

Self Assisted Inverse Leg Curl Instructions

  1. Start by lying face down on a mat or bench with your legs straight and your hands placed under your shoulders.
  2. Engage your core and glutes to lift your legs off the ground, keeping them straight and together.
  3. Bend your knees and bring your heels towards your glutes, keeping your thighs off the ground.
  4. Slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position, keeping them straight and hovering above the ground.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Self Assisted Inverse Leg Curl Form & Visual

Self Assisted Inverse Leg Curl

Self Assisted Inverse Leg Curl Benefits

  • Increases lower body strength and power
  • Improves explosive movements and agility
  • Enhances cardiovascular endurance
  • Burns calories and aids in weight loss
  • Can be modified for different fitness levels
  • Engages multiple muscle groups, including quads, glutes, hamstrings, and calves
  • Improves balance and coordination
  • Can be done without equipment

Self Assisted Inverse Leg Curl Muscles Worked

  • Hamstrings
  • Glutes
  • Lower back
  • Core

Self Assisted Inverse Leg Curl Variations & Alternatives

  • Partner-assisted inverse leg curl
  • Single-leg inverse leg curl
  • Weighted inverse leg curl
  • Swiss ball inverse leg curl
  • TRX inverse leg curl