Weighted Leg Curl
Muscle Groups: Hamstrings
Weighted Leg Curl focuses on Hamstrings.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Weighted Leg Curl with proper form and technique.
- 1
Sit on the leg curl machine with your back firmly against the back pad and your knees aligned with the machine's pivot point.
- 2
Place your lower shins against the padded lever arm, just above your ankles, and grip the handles for stability.
- 3
Flex your knees to pull the padded lever arm downwards and back towards your glutes, contracting your hamstrings.
- 4
Slowly extend your knees to return the lever arm to the starting position, maintaining control throughout the movement.
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