#1766 · Upper Legs · Hamstrings
Self Assisted Inverse Leg Curl
- Target
- Hamstrings
- Body part
- Upper Legs
- Equipment
- Body Weight
- MET
- 3.5
- Secondary muscles
- Glutes, Calves
Instructions
- Lie face down on a leg curl machine with your legs extended and your ankles hooked under the padded lever.
- Place your hands on the side handles of the machine for support.
- Keeping your upper body stationary, exhale and curl your legs upward as far as possible.
- Hold the contracted position for a brief pause as you squeeze your hamstrings.
- Slowly lower your legs back to the starting position while inhaling.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
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