Exercise Lab

Band Leg Curl -- Prone

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Equipment

  • Elastic Band

Muscle Groups

  • Legs

Purposes

  • Hamstring strength

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Description

  • Secure one end of the band and attach the other to one ankle.
  • Lying on your stomach, pull the attached foot up by bending at the knee.
  • Bend the knee slightly past 90 degrees.
  • Return the leg to the ground.

ProTip

  • As you curl, lead up with your heels

Mistakes

  • Lifting the hips off the ground or bench
  • Jerky pulling motion