Attaching Weights To Ankles

[Jas76]

Dear all,

I'm trying to master the dumbbell hamstring curl at home:

The weights, however, keep slipping and sliding etc.

Anyone know of any straps etc. that can be attached round the ankles and then fastened to the dumbbell?

Sincere thanks.

 

[Mr mac]

It takes a bit of practice but this is what makes this exercise great. You have to grip the bell hard with your feet which in turn forces your adductors to work. You can’t use a lot of weight. I use a 17-20kg bell max when doing them

 

[pooley1810]

Use a band for extra resistance

 

[Richard Dick]

Couldn't you get some of those ankle cuffs that girls use on the cable machines, with the carbineers on them, and either link them to chains or bands?

 

[mal]

Practice with a lighter dumbell and work up....

 

[Robbie]

A knee wrap around the ankles works quite well if you do it tight

 

[Randy Turner]

I think this exercise will make your calf much stronger, if you maintain correct posture during exercise.

 

[tomlet1]

I just sellotape my wallet to my ankles bruh

Can only manage 2 reps doe

 

[tomlet1]

FYI it's because I'm incredibly weak not because I'm incredibly wealthy as my previous post may have lead you to believe

Apologies for the confusion

Sincere thanks.

 

[Budweiser]

not sure if you still get these iron boots but back in the Day they used them