Sliding Leg Curl on Floor with Towel Exercise Guide

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Exercise Profile

Target
Hamstrings
Equipment
Body weight
Body Part
Hips
Primary Muscle
Hamstrings
Secondary Muscles
Soleus, Sartorius, Gastrocnemius
Intensity
medium
Category
strength
Skill Level
intermediate
Estimated Calories
5
Alternate Names
Towel Leg Curl

Visualised Target Muscle Groups

Front

Body muscles front

Back

Body muscles back

How to: Sliding Leg Curl on Floor with Towel

  1. Lie on your back on the floor and place your feet on a towel.
  2. Brace your core and lift your hips off the ground.
  3. Slowly slide your feet toward your body by bending your knees, pulling the towel.
  4. Pause briefly when your knees are bent, then slide your feet back out to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Common Mistakes

  • Using momentum instead of muscle control.
  • Not keeping the hips aligned with the shoulders.
  • Letting the knees flare outwards.

Modifications

  • Perform the exercise with a stability ball for increased support.
  • Reduce the range of motion if you experience discomfort.

Tips

  • Keep your core engaged throughout the movement.
  • Avoid arching your back; maintain a straight line from your head to your feet.
  • Control the movement to prevent straining the muscles.

Tags

hamstrings
core
strength
body weight
lower body
exercise

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