Sliding Leg Curl on Floor with Towel Exercise Guide
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
How to: Sliding Leg Curl on Floor with Towel
- Lie on your back on the floor and place your feet on a towel.
- Brace your core and lift your hips off the ground.
- Slowly slide your feet toward your body by bending your knees, pulling the towel.
- Pause briefly when your knees are bent, then slide your feet back out to the starting position.
- 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.
Sliding Leg Curl on Floor with Towel Alternatives
Tags
hamstrings
core
strength
body weight
lower body
exercise