Exercise Guide
Self Assisted Inverse Leg Curl
beginnerRecommendedCore Variation
Exercise Visual
Self Assisted Inverse Leg Curl
Hamstrings • Body Weight
beginnerCategory
upper legs
Body Part
upper legs
Equipment
body weight
Target
hamstrings
Instructions
- 1
Lie face down on a leg curl machine with your legs extended and your ankles hooked under the padded lever.
- 2
Place your hands on the side handles of the machine for support.
- 3
Keeping your upper body stationary, exhale and curl your legs upward as far as possible.
- 4
Hold the contracted position for a brief pause as you squeeze your hamstrings.
- 5
Slowly lower your legs back to the starting position while inhaling.
- 6
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles
GlutesHamstringsCalves
Movement Data
Role
Hamstring Isolation
Pattern
squat
Priority
7/10
Variation Rank
1
Workout Split
legs
Classification
General