Platform Hamstring Slides
Main muscle: Hamstrings
Other muscles: Glutes
Mechanics type: isolation
Fitness level: beginner
Category: Increase strength
- 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.
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