Platform Hamstring Slides

Also called heel slides, towel hamstring curl and slider leg curl.

Works

Hamstrings, plus glutes

Equipment

Other kit

Level

Beginner

Type

Isolation

How to do it

Setup. For this movement a wooden floor or similar is needed. Lay on your back with your legs extended. Place a gym towel or a light weight underneath your heel. This will be your starting position.

1. Begin the movement by flexing the knee, keeping your other leg straight.
2. Continue bringing the heel closer to you, sliding it on the floor.
3. At full knee flexion, reverse the movement to return to the starting position.

Cues

• Towel under one heel.
• Other leg stays straight.
• Slide the heel toward the hip.
• Return slowly, keep pressure down.

Common mistakes

• Rushing the slide back.
• No pressure into the floor.

Where to start

A starting point, not a law. Pick a weight you could lift two or three more times than the top of the range. Tempo is seconds down, pause, up. When every set hits the top of the range, add a little weight.

Harder

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