Hamstrings · Leverage machine · Beginner

How to do Lever Lying Leg Curl

The lever lying leg curl is an isolation exercise targeting the hamstrings, performed on a leverage machine. It involves curling the legs upward against resistance while lying face down, emphasizing hamstring contraction and control.

Primary muscle: Hamstrings
Also works: Calves
Equipment: Leverage machine
Level: Beginner
Category: Legs

How to do Lever Lying Leg Curl, step by step

Adjust the machine to fit your body and select the desired weight.
Lie face down on the machine with your legs straight and your heels against the padded lever.
Grasp the handles or the sides of the machine for stability.
Keeping your upper body stationary, exhale and curl your legs up as far as possible without lifting your hips off the pad.
Hold the contracted position for a brief pause as you squeeze your hamstrings.
Inhale and slowly lower the lever back to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Lever Lying Leg Curl works your hamstrings as the main mover, with help from your calves.

Track Lever Lying Leg Curl in SPLYT

Lever Lying Leg Curl is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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