Intermediate exercise

Suspension Trainer Hamstring Curl

Also called TRX Hamstring Curl

  • Stability
  • Strength
  • Functional

Technique

How to perform Suspension Trainer Hamstring Curl

  1. Lie on your back with both heels in the suspension cradles and knees slightly bent.
  2. Lift the hips into a bridge and keep the pelvis level.
  3. Pull the heels toward the hips by bending the knees while maintaining the bridge.
  4. Pause, then extend the legs slowly without letting the hips drop.
  5. Repeat under control and stop if the lower back takes over.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Biceps Femoris, Semimembranosus, Semitendinosus.

MuscleScoreRole
Biceps Femoris1.0Target, Mover
Semimembranosus0.9Target, Mover
Semitendinosus0.9Target, Mover
Gluteus Maximus0.3Stabilizer