Hamstring Runner (TRX / Suspension Trainer)
A dynamic hamstring exercise where one leg performs a curl while the other extends, simulating a running motion with resistance.
Instructions
- Anchor the TRX straps at low height.
- Position yourself on your back with your feet in the TRX stirrups.
- Press through your feet to elevate your hips off the ground.
- Bend one knee and pull that foot toward your hip while extending the other leg.
- This creates an alternating motion similar to running while maintaining hip elevation.
- Quickly switch legs, extending the bent leg while bending the other leg.
- Continue alternating in a running motion for the desired number of reps or time.
- Maintain elevated hips throughout the movement.
Tips
- The alternating motion challenges hamstring and hip flexor coordination.
- Keep your hips elevated throughout to maximize glute and hamstring engagement.
- The tempo should be controlled and deliberate, not rushed.
- Both sides work simultaneously in this exercise, providing bilateral training.
- Focus on feeling the hamstring engagement as you pull each leg toward you.
Recommended starting values
Sensible novice starting points for each goal, for a lifter aged 25–40. Scale down for smaller frames or older lifters. Treat the first set of any session as a discovery set.
| Goal | Sets | Reps |
|---|---|---|
| Gain strength | 3 | 9 reps |
| Build muscle | 3 | 13 reps |
| Build endurance | 3 | 16 reps |
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