Hamstrings · Body weight · Advanced
How to do Self Assisted Inverse Leg Curl
The self assisted inverse leg curl is a bodyweight exercise targeting the hamstrings, performed by lying face down and curling the legs upward against gravity, often using the arms for assistance. It primarily works the hamstrings, with secondary emphasis on the glutes and calves.
- Primary muscle
- Hamstrings
- Equipment
- Body weight
- Level
- Advanced
- Category
- Legs
How to do Self Assisted Inverse Leg Curl, step by step
- Lie face down on a leg curl machine with your legs extended and your ankles hooked under the padded lever.
- Place your hands on the side handles of the machine for support.
- Keeping your upper body stationary, exhale and curl your legs upward as far as possible.
- Hold the contracted position for a brief pause as you squeeze your hamstrings.
- Slowly lower your legs back to the starting position while inhaling.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
Self Assisted Inverse Leg Curl works your hamstrings as the main mover, with help from your glutes and calves.
Track Self Assisted Inverse Leg Curl in SPLYT
Self Assisted Inverse Leg Curl is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.
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