By Lisa Snow, Personal Trainer

Today, both athletes and regular people often have stronger quads (front thighs) and comparatively weaker glutes (butt) & hamstrings (back thighs).  This imbalance limits sports performance and also increases likelihood of future injury.  The TRX Hamstring Curl lets you strengthen the hamstrings, while leaving the upper back safely on the floor.  For people with wrist, arm, or shoulder injuries, it’s also a good way to get some exercise and burn a few calories without involving the hurt body parts.  

 

Set the length of the straps on the TRX so that the handle is about midway up your calf.  Sit down on a mat, facing the TRX.  Place both feet into the stirrups below the handles of the TRX, then lay back, facing the ceiling.  Lift your butt a couple inches off the ground.  Bring your feet in toward your hips, then extend back to straight legs.  Repeat for 10-15 reps.  Don’t relax your butt down to the mat until you’ve finished the entire set.  

 Lisa Snow is a Manhattan personal trainer with over 7 years experience helping clients with post-rehab, chronic pain, and disabilities.