Sliding Leg Curl on Floor with Towel
Expert Advice
Keep your hips raised throughout the movement to fully engage your hamstrings and glutes.
How-to-do Steps
- Lie on your back with your feet on a towel on a smooth surface, knees bent.
- Lift your hips off the ground into a bridge position.
- Slide your feet away from your body, straightening your legs.
- Pull your heels back towards your body to return to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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Muscles Worked
Sliding Leg Curl on Floor with Towel primarily targets the Hamstrings, Glutes, with Strength mechanics using Body Weight. Understanding muscle activation patterns helps you focus on proper engagement and maximize training effectiveness.
Primary
Hamstrings40%
Glutes30%
Secondary
Calves15%
Quads15%
Equipment
Body Weight
Exercise Type
Strength
Sets & Reps Guidance
Beginner3 x 10-12
Intermediate4 x 8-10
Advanced4 x 6-8
Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles does Sliding Leg Curl on Floor with Towel work?
Sliding Leg Curl on Floor with Towel primarily targets the Hamstrings, Glutes. Secondary muscles involved include Calves, Quads. It is classified as a Strength exercise performed with Body Weight.
How many sets and reps should I do for Sliding Leg Curl on Floor with Towel?
For beginners, start with 3 sets of 10-12. Intermediate lifters can do 4 sets of 8-10. Advanced athletes can push to 4 sets of 6-8. Adjust based on your goals and recovery capacity.
Is Sliding Leg Curl on Floor with Towel suitable for beginners?
Sliding Leg Curl on Floor with Towel is rated as intermediate difficulty. Beginners may want to start with lighter loads or simpler variations and progress to this exercise as their strength and coordination improve.
