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Leg curl

Back of the thigh
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IsolationTargets: Hamstring

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It's a workout that can train the hamstrings on the back of your thighs!

Coach's Tips

In a prone position looking at the floor, please adjust the foot pad to reach your ankles.

Slowly lower your legs and feel the stretching sensation in the back of your thighs.

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How to Leg curl

Starting Position

1. Position your body in the center of the machine and lie down so that your knees touch the edge of the pad.

2. Adjust the ankle pad to rest above the Achilles tendon.

3. Pull your feet towards your body so that your ankles are at a 90-degree angle.

4. Hold the handles and press your body against the machine.

Proper Form

1. Engage your hamstrings and glutes, and lift the ankle pads up to your hips.

2. Lower down only until your knees are fully extended against the weight resistance.

Breathing Technique

Exhale when you raise your legs, and inhale when you lower them.

Precautions

1. Please be careful not to fully extend your knees.

2. Please be careful not to lift your upper body.

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