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
- Start by lying face down on a mat or bench with your legs straight and your hands placed under your shoulders.
- Engage your core and glutes to lift your legs off the ground, keeping them straight and together.
- Bend your knees and bring your heels towards your glutes, keeping your thighs off the ground.
- Slowly lower your legs back down to the starting position, keeping them straight and hovering above the ground.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Self Assisted Inverse Leg Curl Form & Visual
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