Exercise Lab

Leg Curl – Leg Boot

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Equipment

  • Torque TQ5 (Vertical Home Gym)

Muscle Groups

  • Legs

Purposes

  • Hamstring strength.

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Description

  • Attach optional Leg Boot (TQLB) to adjustable swivel mid pulley. Adjust pulley to lowest setting. Set resistance.
  • Place outside foot into Leg Boot so strap wraps around the back of your foot above your heel and also under your foot.
  • Stand facing pulley. Grasp press arm to stabilize your upper body keeping it upright.
  • Keep your knee in place and slowly curl your foot upward toward your buttocks as far as you can. Return to start position and repeat. Finish set and switch to other leg, repeat.
  • As a progression to this exercise, take a step further back at the start and move leg backward at the hip while curling your foot simultaneously.

ProTip

  • Lead up with your heels as you curl your leg.

Mistakes

  • Rounding the back.
  • Leaning forward.