Half Kneel Hamstring Curl
Written By David Song
HALF KNEEL HAMSTRING CURL
The half kneel hamstring curl is a strengthening exercise for the knee flexors. Start by anchoring a band to stable object like a squat rack. Loop the free end of the band around the back of your ankle. Assume a half kneel position with the banded heel placed as the back leg. Begin the exercise by bending the back leg to raise the heel towards your butt. Lower the leg to complete a repetition.
Muscles involved:
Hamstrings
semitendinosus
semimembranosus
biceps femoris
Related conditions:
hamstring tendinitis
yoga butt
hamstring strain
posterior chain dysfunction