Lying Leg Curls -

Lying Leg Curls

Exercise Tips

Use slow, concentrated motions
Do not arch your back
Do not use your hands for an advantage, focus on only using your legs to lift the weight

Lying Leg Curls

This exercise targets your hamstrings and provides a low cardio benefit. It also works your glutes.

Muscle Group

Hamstrings, Gluteals (Glutes)

Frequency

1 Day a Week to
3 Days a Week

Equipment

Leg Curl Machine

Cardiovascular Benefit

Low

Starting Position: Position yourself on the leg curl machine, face down with your chin resting on the bench, ankles underneath the pads and holding the handles.

1 Exhaling, slowly curl your legs up, bringing your feet towards your back.
2 Inhale and slowly lower the weight back to the original position.
3Repeat this exercise until you have completed all repetitions for the set.

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Lying Leg Curls

Exercise Tips

Lying Leg Curls

Muscle Group

Frequency

Equipment

Cardiovascular Benefit

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