Leg Curl - Instructions, Variations & Alternatives
Muscles involved
Section titled “Muscles involved”- Hamstrings
- Calves
Also known as
Section titled “Also known as”- Hamstrings Curl
How to perform
Section titled “How to perform”
Leg Curl - Starting position
Leg Curl - Muscle Under Tension
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Set up & Starting position (seated, standing or lying)
There are many Leg Curl machines that provide different positions: standing, lying or sitting. If you use a resistance band or a cable machine choose any position. -
Concentric phase
Flex your knee(s), pulling your ankle as close to your buttocks as you can. -
Isometric hold (optional) - Hold briefly.
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Eccentric phase
Return to the starting position and repeat.