How to Do Bodyweight Lying Leg Curl

Bodyweight Lying Leg Curl is a hamstrings exercise using bodyweight, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Hamstrings

Equipment

Bodyweight

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Bodyweight Lying Leg Curl

  1. 01Lie face down on the floor with legs fully extended and toes tucked.
  2. 02Engage the hamstrings to pull the heels toward the glutes while keeping the hips pressed into the ground.
  3. 03Pause at the peak of the contraction to feel the tension in the back of the thighs.
  4. 04Extend the knees slowly until the legs return to the starting position.
  5. 05Maintain a neutral neck position by looking at the floor throughout the set.

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02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Bodyweight Lying Leg Curl

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Hamstrings Bends the knee and extends the hip.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

Keep the toes pulled toward the shins to prevent the calves from overpowering the hamstrings during the leg curl.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Bodyweight Lying Leg Curl questions

What muscles does Bodyweight Lying Leg Curl work?

Bodyweight Lying Leg Curl is catalogued as a hamstrings exercise in A90 Training Club, with the hamstrings as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Bodyweight Lying Leg Curl correctly?

Lie face down on the floor with legs fully extended and toes tucked. Engage the hamstrings to pull the heels toward the glutes while keeping the hips pressed into the ground. Pause at the peak of the contraction to feel the tension in the back of the thighs. Extend the knees slowly until the legs return to the starting position. Maintain a neutral neck position by looking at the floor throughout the set.

What is the A90 coach tip for Bodyweight Lying Leg Curl?

Keep the toes pulled toward the shins to prevent the calves from overpowering the hamstrings during the leg curl.

Is Bodyweight Lying Leg Curl suitable for beginners?

Bodyweight Lying Leg Curl is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Do you need equipment for Bodyweight Lying Leg Curl?

No. Bodyweight Lying Leg Curl is listed as a bodyweight movement in the A90 catalogue, so you can train it with no kit.

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