lever seated leg curl
lever seated leg curl — highlighted muscle: hamstrings

Muscles worked

hamstrings, calves

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lever seated leg curl

Body part
upper legs
Target muscle
hamstrings
Muscle group
calves

Secondary muscles

How to perform it

  1. 1

    Adjust the machine to fit your body and sit on it with your back against the backrest.

  2. 2

    Place your lower legs under the padded lever, just above your ankles.

  3. 3

    Grasp the handles on the sides of the machine for support.

  4. 4

    Keeping your upper legs stationary, exhale and curl your legs up as far as possible.

  5. 5

    Hold the contracted position for a brief pause as you squeeze your hamstrings.

  6. 6

    Inhale and slowly lower the lever back to the starting position.

  7. 7

    Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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