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