Leg Curl
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Technique
Lie face down on the leg curl machine with the pad against the back of your ankles. Curl your legs upward toward your glutes as far as the machine allows. Squeeze the hamstrings at the top. Lower the weight back down slowly.
Steps
- Lie face down with your knees aligned near the machine’s pivot.
- Position the pad against the backs of your ankles.
- Keep your hips pressed into the bench as you curl your heels toward your glutes.
- Squeeze your hamstrings at the top without lifting your hips.
- Lower the weight slowly until your legs are nearly straight.
Common mistakes
- Lifting the hips off the bench during the curl
- Using momentum to swing the weight upward
- Positioning the ankle pad too high on the calves
- Letting the weight drop during the lowering phase
Variations
- Single-leg lying machine leg curl
- Seated machine leg curl
- Standing single-leg machine curl
- Resistance-band lying leg curl
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What muscles does Leg Curl work?
Muscles: Hamstrings, Calves.
What equipment do I need for Leg Curl?
Equipment: Machine.
Where can I do Leg Curl?
Location: Gym.
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