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Master the lying leg curl
The lying leg curl is a must-do exercise for strengthening the back of your legs, but nailing the technique can be tricky.
Also known as a hamstring curl, the two conventional machine-based variations we'll be explaining are the lying and the seated leg curl. Here to walk us through how to do the leg curl, muscles worked, ...
So, the lying leg curl machine is an “isolation machine” for your hamstrings, meaning it’s designed to work your hamstrings and your hamstrings only.
To do so, start by lying on your stomach on the leg curl machine, extending your legs so the roller pad sits just above your heels. Hold the support handles on either side of the machine.
The leg curl machine is one of the best strength builders for your hamstrings. Here at 5 leg curl alternatives to do when you don't have access to a machine.
Discover everything you need to know about lying hamstring curls, including how to do them, how much weight to choose, and benefits.
Where to start Lie face-down on a leg-curl machine with your knees hanging off the back edge of the bench. Position your lower legs under the ankle pads so the undersides of the pads touch your ...
Opt for either a seated or lying leg curl machine. If sitting, place feet on top of the leg roller with legs straight, then push the weight down, bending knees.
The leg curl machine is one of the best strength builders for your hamstrings. Here at 5 leg curl alternatives to do when you don't have access to a machine.
Opt for a seated or lying leg curl machine – whichever is available to you. If sitting, place your feet on top of the leg roller with straight legs. Then, push the weight down, bending your knees.