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Leg Curls

Leg Curls. Ezekiel Taff Ashley Zapata . Technique. L ay face down on the bench Your knees should be just over the edge of the bench Adjust machine so the padding is on the lower part of your calf muscle Grip the supplied handles

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Leg Curls

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  1. Leg Curls Ezekiel Taff Ashley Zapata

  2. Technique • Lay face down on the bench • Your knees should be just over the edge of the bench • Adjust machine so the padding is on the lower part of your calf muscle • Grip the supplied handles • Bend your legs at the knee to bring the padding to touch the back of your legs • Return the weight back to the starting position using a slow-controlled movement.

  3. Typical mistakes • Arching your back • Using your gluteal muscles instead of your hamstrings

  4. Spotting • A partner can hold down your hips down if you are unable to keep your hips down.

  5. Agonist • Hamstrings

  6. Contraindications • Hamstring strain

  7. Variations • Sitting • Standing

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