self assisted inverse leg curl
self assisted inverse leg curl exercise guide with muscles, equipment, animation and step-by-step instructions. Target: hamstrings. Equipment: body weight.
- Target muscle
- hamstrings
- Muscle group
- glutes
- Body part
- upper legs
- Equipment
- body weight
Secondary muscles
glutes, calves
How to perform
- Lie face down on a leg curl machine with your legs extended and your ankles hooked under the padded lever.
- Place your hands on the side handles of the machine for support.
- Keeping your upper body stationary, exhale and curl your legs upward as far as possible.
- Hold the contracted position for a brief pause as you squeeze your hamstrings.
- Slowly lower your legs back to the starting position while inhaling.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.