Lever Lying Leg Curl Exercise Guide
Exercise Profile
- Target
- Hamstrings
- Equipment
- Leverage machine
- Body Part
- Thighs
- Primary Muscle
- Hamstrings
- Secondary Muscles
- Gastrocnemius, Soleus
- Intensity
- medium
- Category
- strength
- Skill Level
- intermediate
- Estimated Calories
- 5
- Alternate Names
- Lying Leg Curl
How to: Lever Lying Leg Curl
- Adjust the machine to fit your body size before starting.
- Lie face down on the leg curl machine with the back of your ankles just beneath the padded lever.
- Keep your legs straight and grip the handles of the machine for support.
- Curl your legs up towards your glutes, squeezing your hamstrings at the top of the movement.
- Slowly lower your legs back to the starting position and repeat.
Common Mistakes
- Arching the back during the lift.
- Using excessive weight which compromises form.
- Not fully extending the legs at the end of the movement.
Modifications
- Use lighter weights to reduce strain on the knees.
- Perform the exercise without weights to master the movement pattern.
Tips
- Keep your back flat on the machine to avoid strain.
- Do not lift your hips off the bench while curling.
Lever Lying Leg Curl Alternatives
Tags
hamstrings
thighs
strength
machine
hamstring exercises
fitness