Exercise Comparison
90/90 Hamstring vs Prone Manual Hamstring
Side-by-Side
Muscle Analysis
Shared
Only in 90/90 Hamstring
Instructions
90/90 Hamstring
Lie on your back, with one leg extended straight out.
With the other leg, bend the hip and knee to 90 degrees. You may brace your leg with your hands if necessary. This will be your starting position.
Extend your leg straight into the air, pausing briefly at the top. Return the leg to the starting position.
Repeat for 10-20 repetitions, and then switch to the other leg.
Prone Manual Hamstring
You will need a partner for this exercise. Lay face down with your legs straight. Your assistant will place their hand on your heel.
To begin, flex the knee to curl your leg up. Your partner should provide resistance, starting light and increasing the pressure as the movement is completed. Communicate with your partner to monitor appropriate resistance levels.
Pause at the top, returning the leg to the starting position as your partner provides resistance going the other direction.
Verdict
Both exercises target the hamstrings. 90/90 Hamstring is a beginner exercise using bodyweight, while Prone Manual Hamstring is beginner and uses none. Choose 90/90 Hamstring if you have access to bodyweight, or Prone Manual Hamstring if you prefer none.