Upper legsNo equipmentBeginner
Prone Manual Hamstring
Lie face down with legs straight while a partner places a hand on your heel. Curl the leg up against the resistance they apply.
- Difficulty
- Beginner
- Type
- Strength
- Mechanic
- Isolation
- Force direction
- Static
- Muscles
- 1
Form sequence
01 · setup
You will need a partner for this exercise. Lay face down with your legs straight. Your assistant will place their hand on your heel.
02 · curl · Key step
To begin, flex the knee to curl your leg up. Your partner should provide resistance, starting light and increasing the pressure as the movement is completed. Communicate with your partner to monitor appropriate resistance levels.
03 · return
Pause at the top, returning the leg to the starting position as your partner provides resistance going the other direction.
