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Cable Assisted Inverse Leg Curl

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Primary: Hamstrings accessibility Upper Legs
Glutes Calves

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Cable

Category

strength

Mechanic

isolation

Cal/min

5.5

Force

pull

Cable Assisted Inverse Leg Curl is a beginner single-joint isolation pulling exercise targeting the Hamstrings in the Upper Legs region. Performed using cable, it falls under the strength category. Secondary muscles engaged include Glutes and Calves.

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1

Adjust the cable machine so that the ankle attachment is at the lowest setting.

2

Lie face down on the bench with your legs straight and the ankle attachment secured to your ankles.

3

Hold onto the handles of the bench for stability.

4

Keeping your upper body stationary, exhale and curl your legs up towards your glutes by flexing your knees.

5

Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, squeezing your hamstrings.

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Inhale and slowly lower your legs back to the starting position.

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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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