TRX Hamstring Curl (Hips Grounded)
A hamstring isolation exercise with hips resting on the ground, providing a more stable and accessible variation for developing hamstring strength.
Instructions
- Anchor the TRX straps at low height.
- Position yourself on your back with your feet in the TRX stirrups.
- Keep your hips on the ground throughout the movement.
- Bend your knees and pull your feet toward your hips in a hamstring curl motion.
- Pause briefly when your knees are bent and your heels are close to your glutes.
- Extend your legs back to the starting position in a controlled manner.
- 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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