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 sit on it with your back against the backrest.
2
Place your lower legs under the padded lever, just above your ankles.
3
Grasp the handles on the sides of the machine for support.
4
Keeping your upper legs stationary, exhale and curl your legs up as far as possible.
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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