Classification
Type | auxiliary |
Mechanics | isolated |
Direction | pull |
Equipment | leg curl machine |
Additional Equipment | - |
Instructions
Preparation
Lie on bench in prone position, knees just before edge of bench to align knee joint and lever fulcrum. Place lower legs under lever pads and grasp handles to sides.Execution
Flex knees to raise lever toward bottom until lower legs are in vertical postion. Return, keep knees slightly flexed and repeaet.Variations / Comments
Donīt hyperextend lower back. Keep hip on bench.![Lever Leg Curl, Lying | Starting Position Lever Leg Curl, Lying Starting Position](/data/exercisefiles/71/171.jpg)
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![Lever Leg Curl, Lying | Ending Position Lever Leg Curl, Lying Ending Position](/data/exercisefiles/72/172.jpg)
Muscles
Target | Hamstrings |
Synergist | Gastrocnemius |
Stabilizers | - |
![Lever Leg Curl, Lying | Muscles Front Lever Leg Curl, Lying Muscles Front](/data/musclemaps/85/85.jpg)
Front
![Lever Leg Curl, Lying | Muscles Rear Lever Leg Curl, Lying Muscles Rear](/data/musclemaps/86/86.jpg)
Rear
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