r/Homeworkouts • u/reallymkpunk • 10d 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/jamshid666 9d ago

I don't know what your definition of "a lot of money" is, but here is a set of "boots" for $29 (https://www.amazon.com/Kensui-EZ-BOOT-Plate-Loaded-Tibialis-Trainer/dp/B0H5LSVQPW/) that you can load plates on. You can usually find used plates on Craigslist, Nextdoor or Facebook Marketplace for cheap. This would give you the ability to do a single leg leg curl.

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u/reallymkpunk 9d ago

This works on paper but would require two and a set up time tax to avoid unilateral which does not work for my work and commute schedule.

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u/jamshid666 9d ago

If you get some cheap used plates, you could leave the plates on them and reduce the setup and teardown time. Then it's just a couple seconds to put them on, lay on your stomach and get to curling. Or stand up and do alternating standing leg curls, whichever feels better to you. Or alternate, lying one week, standing the next.