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Slider hamstring curls

At home Everyone

MediumAbout 4 minOn your own

Lying on your back with the heels on sliders, sliding the legs out and curling them in with the hips up. Strengthens the hamstrings for sprinting.

Video: Muscle & Strength

Also: On a Swiss ball

Set up

Lie on your back, knees bent, heels on sliders (or towels on a smooth floor), arms by your sides.

You need: Sliders, or towels on a smooth floor

Steps

  1. Lift the hips into a bridge
  2. Slowly slide the heels out until the legs are almost straight, hips staying up
  3. Pull the heels back in with the hamstrings

Coaching points

Adjust it

Easier

Slide out only, then lower the hips and reset.

Harder

One leg.