Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Self-Assisted Inverse Leg Curl.
The self-assisted inverse leg curl is a challenging bodyweight hamstring exercise performed from a kneeling position. You lower your torso toward the floor under control and use your hands to push yourself back up, progressively building the eccentric hamstring strength required for unassisted Nordic curls.
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The Self-Assisted Inverse Leg Curl is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.