Sliding Leg Curl on Floor with Towel Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Hamstrings
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Body Part
- Thighs
- Primary Muscle
- Hamstrings
- Secondary Muscles
- Soleus, Gastrocnemius, Gluteus Maximus
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5.5
- Alternate Names
- Towel Leg Curl
How to: Sliding Leg Curl on Floor with Towel
- Lie on your back with your feet on a towel.
- Lift your hips off the ground, creating a straight line from your shoulders to your knees.
- Slowly curl your legs towards your buttocks by sliding the towel.
- Pause briefly at the top, then slide your feet back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Common Mistakes
- Using too much momentum to lift.
- Not keeping the hips lifted.
- Allowing the knees to drift outward instead of staying aligned.
Modifications
- Perform with a reduced range of motion for beginners.
- Use a pillow under your hips for added support.
Tips
- Keep your core engaged throughout the movement.
- Avoid arching your back; maintain a neutral spine.
- Control your movement both up and down.
Sliding Leg Curl on Floor with Towel Alternatives
Tags
leg curl
hamstrings
strength
lower body
bodyweight
core stability