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Hamstrings

Platform Hamstring Slides

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A hamstring exercise lying on your back with your heels on a slide-friendly surface, curling your heels toward your hips.

Primary musclesHamstrings
Secondary musclesGlutes

Energy burned

≈ 26 kcalFor 3 × 8–12, rest 90s · ≈ 4.5 kcal/min

Estimate range 19–32 kcal (±25 %)

Muscle mass worked14 %
Effort during a set7.7 MET
Your lean mass53.5 kgBody fat estimated from BMI and age

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Setup

  1. 1Lie on your back with your knees bent and your heels on a slider or towel on a smooth floor.
  2. 2Place your arms at your sides.
  3. 3Lift your hips into a bridge position.

How to perform

  1. 1Slide your heels away from you by extending your legs while keeping your hips up.
  2. 2Stop when your legs are nearly straight.
  3. 3Pull your heels back toward your glutes by bending your knees.
  4. 4Keep your hips lifted throughout.

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