Exercise Details
Body Part
Upper Legs
Equipment
Leverage Machine
Target Muscle
Hamstrings
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How to Perform
1
Adjust the machine to fit your body and select the desired weight.
2
Lie face down on the machine with your legs straight and your heels against the padded lever.
3
Grasp the handles or the sides of the machine for stability.
4
Keeping your upper body stationary, exhale and curl your legs up as far as possible without lifting your hips off the pad.
5
Hold the contracted position for a brief pause as you squeeze your hamstrings.
6
Inhale and slowly lower the lever back to the starting position.
7
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Secondary Muscles
calves
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