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 one leg to raise lever toward bottom until lower leg is in vertical postion. Return, keep knee slightly flexed and repeaet. Continue with opposite side.Variations / Comments
Donīt hyperextend lower back. Keep hip on bench.![Lever Leg Curl, Lying, Single Leg | Starting Position Lever Leg Curl, Lying, Single Leg Starting Position](/data/exercisefiles/75/175.jpg)
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![Lever Leg Curl, Lying, Single Leg | Ending Position Lever Leg Curl, Lying, Single Leg Ending Position](/data/exercisefiles/76/176.jpg)
Muscles
Target | Hamstrings |
Synergist | Gastrocnemius |
Stabilizers | - |
![Lever Leg Curl, Lying, Single Leg | Muscles Front Lever Leg Curl, Lying, Single Leg Muscles Front](/data/musclemaps/87/87.jpg)
Front
![Lever Leg Curl, Lying, Single Leg | Muscles Rear Lever Leg Curl, Lying, Single Leg Muscles Rear](/data/musclemaps/88/88.jpg)
Rear
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