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Bodyweight Lying Leg Curl

The Bodyweight Lying Leg Curl is a bodyweight exercise that targets the hamstrings, with the glutes and calves assisting. Follow the 7 steps below.

Bodyweight Lying Leg Curl demonstration
Target muscles
Hamstrings
Also works
Glutes, Calves
Equipment
Bodyweight
Body part
Upper legs

Step by step

  1. Lie face down on the floor with legs extended and toes pointed.
  2. Engage your core and glutes.
  3. Bend your knees to curl your heels toward your glutes.
  4. Slowly extend your legs back to the starting position.
  5. Keep hips pressed into the floor and maintain controlled movement.
  6. Avoid lifting the thighs off the ground.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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