#0586 · Upper Legs · Hamstrings
Lever Lying Leg Curl
- Target
- Hamstrings
- Body part
- Upper Legs
- Equipment
- Leverage Machine
- MET
- 4.5
- Secondary muscles
- Calves
Instructions
- Adjust the machine to fit your body and select the desired weight.
- Lie face down on the machine with your legs straight and your heels against the padded lever.
- Grasp the handles or the sides of the machine for stability.
- Keeping your upper body stationary, exhale and curl your legs up as far as possible without lifting your hips off the pad.
- Hold the contracted position for a brief pause as you squeeze your hamstrings.
- Inhale and slowly lower the lever back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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