TRX Hamstring Curl (Hips Grounded)

Level
intermediate
Force
pull
Mechanic
isolation
Equipment
trx
Category
strength
Primary Muscles
Secondary Muscles

A hamstring isolation exercise with hips resting on the ground, providing a more stable and accessible variation for developing hamstring strength.

Instructions

  1. Anchor the TRX straps at low height.
  2. Position yourself on your back with your feet in the TRX stirrups.
  3. Keep your hips on the ground throughout the movement.
  4. Bend your knees and pull your feet toward your hips in a hamstring curl motion.
  5. Pause briefly when your knees are bent and your heels are close to your glutes.
  6. Extend your legs back to the starting position in a controlled manner.
  7. Repeat for the desired number of reps.

Tips

  • This grounded variation is more accessible than the hips-elevated version.
  • Maintain contact between your hips and the ground throughout the set.
  • Focus on hamstring contraction at the top of the curl.
  • Control the eccentric phase to maximize muscle engagement.
  • As you get stronger, progress to the hips-elevated version for increased difficulty.

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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