This hamstring isolation exercise teaches controlled movement and strength through your full range of motion. It's great for athletes and injury prevention.
Instructions
- Adjust the machine to your height and lie face down with knees just behind the support pad.
- Flex your knees to raise your body upright while keeping your upper body straight and core tight.
- Press your toes into the footplate and contract your glutes at the top.
- Lower yourself slowly and under control back to the start.
Related Muscle Groups
- Hamstrings
See exercises for Hamstrings · Learn about the Hamstrings - Calves (secondary)
See exercises for Calves · Learn about the Calves - Glutes (secondary)
See exercises for Glutes · Learn about the Glutes