Legs·Other·Isolation
Platform Hamstring Slides
Hamstrings · Other
Beginner
Body Part
Legs
Equipment
Other
Level
Beginner
Type
Isolation
Force
Pull
The Platform Hamstring Slides is a beginner other exercise that primarily targets the Hamstrings.
Muscles Worked
Hamstrings primaryGlutes secondary
How to Do the Platform Hamstring Slides
- 1For 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.
- 2Begin the movement by flexing the knee, keeping your other leg straight.
- 3Continue bringing the heel closer to you, sliding it on the floor.
- 4At full knee flexion, reverse the movement to return to the starting position.
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Exercise data from the open-source Free Exercise DB.