Lying Leg Curl
Muscle Groups: Hamstrings
Lying Leg Curl focuses on Hamstrings, with Calves working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Lying Leg Curl with proper form and technique.
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Lie face down on the leg curl machine with your knees just off the edge of the pad and your Achilles tendons against the padded lever.
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Place your forearms on the support pads and grasp the handles.
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Flex your knees to curl your heels towards your glutes, pulling the padded lever upwards.
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Slowly extend your knees to lower the padded lever back to the starting position, allowing your legs to straighten.
Secondary Muscles
While Lying Leg Curl primarily targets Hamstrings , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Calves . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Lying Leg Curl, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Lying Leg Curl, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
