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TRX Hamstring Curl
The TRX hamstring curl pulls your heels toward your hips while lying on your back with your heels in the straps.
Strength TrainingWhat this exercise does
The TRX hamstring curl pulls your heels toward your hips while lying on your back with your heels in the straps. It works the back of your thighs and glutes.
At a glance
- Body part
- Legs – Thighs, Butt / Hips
- Muscles worked
- Hamstrings
- Experience
- Intermediate
- Equipment
- TRX / Suspension
- Good for
- Joint-Friendly / Low-Impact
How to do it
- Lie on your back with your heels in the straps and your legs straight.
- Lift your hips to form a bridge.
- Bend your knees to pull your heels toward your hips.
- Straighten your legs slowly.
- Do 6 to 10 reps.
Common mistakes
- Dropping the hips.
- Moving too fast.
- Letting the straps swing.
Make it easier or harder
Make it easier
Do a glute bridge without the straps.
Make it harder
Do one leg at a time.
Keep it safe
Keep your hips lifted throughout. If you feel hamstring cramps, rest.
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