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Self Assisted Inverse Leg Curl

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Beginner

target Target Muscle Groups

Primary: Hamstrings accessibility Upper Legs
Glutes Calves

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Body Weight

Category

strength

Mechanic

isolation

Cal/min

4.3

Force

pull

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

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Lie face down on a leg curl machine with your legs extended and your ankles hooked under the padded lever.

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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.

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Slowly lower your legs back to the starting position while inhaling.

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Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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