Hamstrings · Band

Prone Loop Band Hamstring Curl

Lie face down, loop the band, and curl both heels to your butt.

Prone Loop Band Hamstring Curl exercise demonstration
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How to do it

  1. Loop a band around a low anchor and around both ankles.
  2. Lie face down far enough that the band is taut with legs straight.
  3. Curl your heels up toward your glutes against the band's pull.
  4. Squeeze your hamstrings at the top, then lower slowly.

The one cue that matters

Keep your hips pressed into the floor so it stays all hamstring, no lower back.

Muscles worked

The Prone Loop Band Hamstring Curl isolates the Hamstrings — no passengers. That makes it a clean tool for adding targeted hamstrings volume without extra fatigue.

FAQ

What muscles does the Prone Loop Band Hamstring Curl work?

The Prone Loop Band Hamstring Curl primarily works the Hamstrings.

What if I can't do many reps yet?

Shorten the range or use an easier variation, and stop 1 to 2 reps before failure. Reps build fast when you train just shy of your limit.

How many sets and reps of Prone Loop Band Hamstring Curl?

For most lifters 3 to 4 working sets. Pick the rep range that fits your goal and progress the load when the top of the range feels owned.

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