Exercise Lab

Reverse Hyperextension Leg Curl

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Muscle Groups

  • Legs

Purposes

  • Hamstring strength.

Description

  • Grasp handles with arms out stretched, and hips square against the pad.
  • With legs extended, place heels against the bar.
  • Keep knee in place and slowly curl foot upward toward buttocks as far as possible.
  • Return to start position and repeat.

ProTip

  • Keep your hips against the pad.

Mistakes

  • Swinging the weight up.
  • Raising your hips off of the pad.