Exercise Lab

Leg Curl -- Lying Machine

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Equipment

  • Lying Leg-Curl Machine

Muscle Groups

  • Legs

Purposes

  • Hamstrings strength

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Description

  • Lie on your stomach so that the leg pad rests over the lower part of your calves.
  • Holding onto the handles for bracing, bend your knees to pull the rest pad toward your back.
  • Once your legs are fully bent, squeeze the back of your thighs.
  • Return slowly to the start position.

ProTip

  • As you curl, lead up with your heels

Mistakes

  • Elevating the hips off the bench
  • Jerky pulling motion