Hominin · exercise
Platform Hamstring Slides
Platform Hamstring Slides is a beginner strength exercise. It works the hamstrings, with help from the glutes.
beginnerotherpull movementisolationstrength
- Main muscles
- hamstrings
- Also works
- glutes
How to do it
- For this movement a wooden floor or similar is needed. Lay on your back with your legs extended. Place a gym towel or a light weight underneath your heel. This will be your starting position.
- Begin the movement by flexing the knee, keeping your other leg straight.
- Continue bringing the heel closer to you, sliding it on the floor.
- At full knee flexion, reverse the movement to return to the starting position.
Watch a form tutorial on YouTube · Search Hominin for it
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General information, not medical advice: start light, learn the movement before adding weight, and ask a qualified coach or doctor if you are injured or unsure. Exercise data from the Free Exercise DB (public domain).