Suspension Leg Curl
Step by step
How to perform
- Place your heels in the handles of the suspension straps, keeping your legs fully extended and your arms flat on the floor for stability.
- Push your hips off the floor, creating a straight line from your shoulders to your ankles.
- Bend your knees and pull your heels towards your buttocks, keeping your hips elevated throughout the movement.
- Slowly extend your legs back to the starting position, maintaining control and stability, then repeat the exercise for the desired number of reps.
Overview
About this exercise
The Suspension Leg Curl is a challenging lower body exercise that primarily targets the hamstrings, glutes, and core muscles, offering a comprehensive workout. It is suitable for individuals at intermediate and advanced fitness levels who seek to increase their lower body strength, stability, and flexibility. This exercise is particularly beneficial for those wanting to improve their athletic performance, enhance their body balance, or focus on their posterior chain development.
Coaching cues
Form tips
Remember to engage your core throughout the exercise. This not only helps to stabilize your body but also enhances the effectiveness of the workout by involving more muscle groups.
Avoid the temptation to use momentum to swing your legs up and down. Instead, focus on slow, controlled movements. This puts more strain on your hamstrings, leading to better results.
A common mistake is to arch the back during the exercise, which can lead to lower back strain or injury. To avoid this, try to keep your hips and torso flat on the ground throughout the exercise.
Make sure to fully extend your legs at the bottom of the movement
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