Lying Leg Curls
How to do the Lying Leg Curls with correct form, the muscles it works, and where it fits a training plan you actually stick to.
Hamstrings
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Machine
How to do the Lying Leg Curls
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Adjust the machine lever to fit your height and lie face down on the leg curl machine with the pad of the lever on the back of your legs (just a few inches under the calves). Tip: Preferably use a leg curl machine that is angled as opposed to flat since an angled position is more favorable for hamstrings recruitment.
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Keeping the torso flat on the bench, ensure your legs are fully stretched and grab the side handles of the machine. Position your toes straight (or you can also use any of the other two stances described on the foot positioning section). This will be your starting position.
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As you exhale, curl your legs up as far as possible without lifting the upper legs from the pad. Once you hit the fully contracted position, hold it for a second.
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As you inhale, bring the legs back to the initial position. Repeat for the recommended amount of repetitions.
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Lying Leg Curls: common questions
What muscles does the Lying Leg Curls work?
The Lying Leg Curls primarily works the Hamstrings.
Is the Lying Leg Curls suitable for beginners?
Yes. The Lying Leg Curls is a beginner-level exercise, so it's a solid choice if you're new to training. Start light and focus on the movement pattern before adding load.
What equipment do I need for the Lying Leg Curls?
To do the Lying Leg Curls you'll need a weight machine.
Is the Lying Leg Curls a compound or isolation exercise?
The Lying Leg Curls is an isolation exercise, it targets the hamstrings through a single joint, which makes it useful for focused, targeted work.
How do I do the Lying Leg Curls with correct form?
Adjust the machine lever to fit your height and lie face down on the leg curl machine with the pad of the lever on the back of your legs (just a few inches under the calves). Tip: Preferably use a leg curl machine that is angled as opposed to flat since an angled position is more favorable for hamstrings recruitment. Follow the full step-by-step above for the complete movement.
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