WHY YOU SHOULD DO THIS EXERCISE?
Looking to get some quality time in the gym this week? Have you tried Standing Hamstrings Curls lately? If not, you should probably give them a try. Not only will they help you tone and strengthen the muscles that support your legs, but they will also leave you with a better overall body shape.
Standing Hamstrings Curl with Resistance Bands is a powerful and effective exercise for building up your oblique muscles. The exercise can be used to tone legs, improve balance, and increase muscle strength.
EXERCISE DEMO
Steps to perform the exercise
Preparations:
- Anchor: Attach the anchor to the door at the bottom.
- Bands: Attach a ankle strap to the resistance band.
Body Position:
- Wrap the ankle strap around one of your feet.
- Stand 3 to 4 feet away from the door with your back to it.
- Move aside from the entrance far enough for the band to stretch.
- Keep your back straight, head straight, and chest high, stand tall.
- For balance, place your hands on your hips or use a stationary object.
Movement:
- Bend your active leg until your calf is parallel with the floor.
- Return your active leg to starting position.
- Repeat.
Exercise Tips
- Keep your chest high and back straight.
- While bending your leg, keep your knees together and do not shift your active knee forward or back.
Exercise Benefits
One of the best Hamstrings exercises you can do anywhere is the Standing Hamstrings Curl With Resistance Bands. You’ll be surprised how hard your Hamstring Muscles clench with each rep along with calves. As they can prevent their hips from moving during the reps, many people prefer this to the lying hamstrings curl.