Lying Plate Hamstring Tuck
Model: Carrie Misener, IDFA Figure Athlete
Target Muscle: Hamstrings
Preparation
Lie faceup on the floor while holding something stationary to anchor yourself. Legs are straight with your heels on a pair of plates. This is your starting postion.
Execution
Pull your heels towards your butt by bending your knees. Engage your abs and fire your glutes to raise your hips. Slowly straighten your legs back out in front of you (back to the starting position). Continue for the prescribed number of repetitions (reps).
Comments
Do not let your hips drop as you bend your knees. This exercise can also be done one leg at a time, see Unilateral Lying Plate Hamstring Tuck.
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