Beginner exercise
Lying Leg Curls
Also called Prone Leg Curl
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How to perform Lying Leg Curls
- Adjust the lying leg-curl machine so your knees align with its pivot and the roller rests behind your lower legs just above the ankles.
- Lie face down with your hips and torso supported, and hold the machine handles.
- Begin with your legs extended and your toes pointed, as in the demonstration.
- Bend your knees to curl the roller upward while keeping your thighs on the pad and your back from arching.
- Lower the roller smoothly by straightening your knees, keeping the machine under control throughout the return.
Programming relevance
Muscles involved
Primary targets: Biceps Femoris, Semimembranosus, Semitendinosus.
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