Hominin · exercise
Seated Band Hamstring Curl
Seated Band Hamstring Curl is a beginner strength exercise. It works the hamstrings.
beginnerotherpull movementisolationstrength
- Main muscles
- hamstrings
How to do it
- Secure a band close to the ground and place a bench a couple feet away from it.
- Seat yourself on the bench and secure the band behind your ankles, beginning with your legs straight. This will be your starting position.
- Flex the knees, bringing your feet towards the bench. You may need to lean back slightly to keep your feet from striking the floor.
- Pause at the completion of the movement, and then slowly return to the starting position.
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- Ball Leg Curl · exercise ball, beginner
- Lying Leg Curls · machine, beginner
- Seated Leg Curl · machine, beginner
- Smith Machine Stiff-Legged Deadlift · machine, beginner
- Standing Leg Curl · machine, beginner
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).