advertise contact
  
Your definitive guide to health and fitness
FitnessGymsNutritionQuizzesHealthcareWeight LossWorkoutsProduct & ShoppingE-booksMembership
Exercises
Abdominal Exercises
Back Exercises
Bicep Exercises
Calf Exercises
Cardio
Chest Exercises
Glute Exercises
• Hamstring Exercises
Hamstring Roll
Leg Curl
Lying Hamstring ›
Hip Exercises
Shoulder Exercises
Thigh Exercises
Tricep Exercises
Wrist Exercises
Test Yourself
Stretching
Fit Tips
Home Exercises
Buying Guide

Lying Hamstring

Lie flat on the bench, stomach down, with ankles hooked under a padded bar. Most hamstring curl machines will have hand grips, which you should hold throughout the exercise.

START
FINISH
Rest forehead on the bench, to avoid straining your neck muscles.

Bring your heels up towards your buttocks, in a smooth controlled motion, avoiding any jerking movements.

Start with a light weight and build up, as most peoples hamstrings are either too tight or weak.

The padded bar should move freely and comfortably between your Achilles heel and lower calf.


 

 

 
   
top | glossary | advertise | tell a friend