Form cues
- Keep hips down
- Point toes away
- Squeeze hamstrings at top
- Control lowering phase
Exercise
Band Prone Leg Curl
Upper legs, band
A hamstring isolation exercise performed lying face down and flexing the knee using resistance from a band.
Target: hamstrings. Also works: gastrocnemius, gluteus maximus.
Steps
- Anchor the band securely at ground level.
- Lie face down with legs extended.
- Loop the band around your ankle.
- Flex your knee, bringing your heel toward your glutes.
- Slowly return to the start; repeat and switch legs if desired.
Common mistakes
- Lifting hips off ground
- Using momentum
- Letting band snap back
Breathing
Exhale as you curl, inhale as you lower.
In the app, search for Band Prone Leg Curl and add it to a workout.