Platform Hamstring Slides

Challenge your hamstrings with this bodyweight sliding exercise.

This sliding movement works the hamstrings through a full range of motion without needing a gym. It’s a smart choice for building strength at home — all you need is a slick surface and a towel. FitnessTracker recommends this as a progression from bridges or curls for more advanced users looking to challenge their posterior chain.

Instructions

  1. Lie flat on your back on a smooth floor with a towel or slider under one heel.
  2. Keep both legs extended and your arms by your sides for balance.
  3. Engage your glutes and lift your hips slightly off the floor.
  4. Slowly slide one heel toward your glutes while keeping the opposite leg straight.
  5. Pause briefly, then reverse the movement to return to start.
  6. Complete reps on one side before switching legs.