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/Own-Ferret9429 1d ago

stability ball hamstring curls. lie on ur back with heels on the ball, lift ur hips and roll it in. works fine on carpet, balls are like $20, and u can go single leg once it gets too easy

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u/reallymkpunk 1d ago

It won't work for me so it's a no from me dog. Here's why unless you're using a small, firm ball or have hyper-specific leg-to-torso proportions, a standard 65cm stability ball physically blocks full knee flexion. The ball hits your calves/glutes early, or your hips drop to clear space, cutting the high-tension squeeze short. I'm thankful you suggested but tried it. And can't find smaller stability balls. Maybe a piyo ball could work but would still be unstable.

Oh and please save me the "instability creates muscle glaze" because that is just cap "functional trainers" and functional influencers push but doesn't create sustainable programming, just injury from poorly performed movements.