inverse leg curl (on pull-up cable machine)
inverse leg curl (on pull-up cable machine) — highlighted muscle: hamstrings

Muscles worked

hamstrings, glutes, calves

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inverse leg curl (on pull-up cable machine)

Body part
upper legs
Equipment
body weight
Target muscle
hamstrings
Muscle group
glutes

Secondary muscles

glutescalves

How to perform it

  1. 1

    Adjust the cable machine so that the ankle straps are at the lowest setting.

  2. 2

    Lie face down on the bench with your legs extended and the ankle straps attached to your feet.

  3. 3

    Hold onto the handles of the bench for stability.

  4. 4

    Bend your knees and curl your legs towards your glutes, squeezing your hamstrings.

  5. 5

    Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, then slowly lower your legs back to the starting position.

  6. 6

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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