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Exercise Lab

Leg Curl -- Standing

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Equipment

  • No Equipment Needed

Muscle Groups

  • Legs

Purposes

  • Hamstring strength

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Description

  • Standing, lift one foot directly behind you, maintaining your balance.
  • Pull the foot up as high as you can, keeping both knees next to each other.
  • Return the leg to the ground.

ProTip

  • Maintain your balance from the ankle up (of the supporting leg)

Mistakes

  • Excessively arching the back
  • Knee moving forward