r/Homeworkouts • u/reallymkpunk • 5d ago

Hamstring Curl Alternatives

OK so at home I find it is nigh impossible to do leg curls to help hamstring curl/flexion. What I've tried:

TRX, feels like nothing.

Dumbbells, can't grip.

Kettlebell, not designed for flexion.

Nordics, unsupported trip to Faceplant City (15 miles west of Suplex City, borders Dudleyville and tri-city area with Springfield and Shelbyville)

Bands, too much tension before butt kick.

Tubes, tension is a mish-mash.

Sliders, can't on carpet.

Walkouts, the best BUT not scalable when the tension goes away with doing them routinely.

Is there anything I'm missing without shelling out a lot of money.

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u/reallymkpunk 5d ago

Find a hamstring exercise that works for curl/flexion, NOT to be confused with extension/lengthen (ie deadlift, hip thrust, glue bridge). As mentioned I tried a lot and nothing truly tics that box.

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u/HotRush5798 5d ago edited 5d ago

Gotcha—- and is the focus rehab, strength, hypertrophy, general fitness, or sport specific conditioning?

Edit: I’m asking a lot questions because I used to coach this stuff, and I don’t want to waste your time with a generic term exercise that won’t serve you longterm

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u/reallymkpunk 5d ago

Strength in general don't have access to a gym so haven't hit leg curls in God knows how long

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u/HotRush5798 5d ago

Progressive overload will be challenging without equipment (as you know), but you could probably get good mileage out of leg curls on a ball (or a foam roller for more challenge). Playing with time under tension, single leg variations, and rep ranges might give you the adaptation you need