Exercise library
Hamstrings
Band Leg Curl
- Primary muscle
- Hamstrings
- Also works
- Calves
- Equipment
- Band
- Movement pattern
- Hinge
- Role in a program
- Accessory
How to do it
Lie face down with a band anchored ahead and looped around one ankle. Curl the heel toward your glute against the band tension, then lower under control and repeat.
Video demo coming soon.
Similar & swap-friendly exercises
Missing the equipment, or does this one aggravate something today? These also train the hamstrings — pick a substitute that feels strong and pain-free. For an actual injury, get it assessed by a professional.
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- Barbell Good MorningBarbellHinge
- Barbell Romanian DeadliftBarbellHinge
- Barbell Stiff-Leg DeadliftBarbellHinge
- Cable Single-Leg Romanian DeadliftCableHinge
- Dumbbell Romanian DeadliftDumbbellHinge
No-equipment alternatives
Training at home or on the road — bodyweight options for the hamstrings: