Step 5: Exercises
Leg Curl - Prone
Difficulty level: |
Beginner |
Target Mucsle Groups: |
Legs |
Secondary Muscles: |
Gluteals |
Equipment: |
Fixed Machine |
Benefits: |
Strengthen Hamstring Complex. |
Starting Position: |
Position body with knees aligned with the machine's rotational axis. Adjust the foot pad as high as comfort permits to reduce the torque and shearing action to the knees. |
![]() Adjust footpad and align knees with rotational axis.
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Movement: |
Pull toes toward shins. Maintain a neutral spine by engaging the abdominal region. Engage the gluteal group. Flex knees toward gluteals and hold for a count at the top of the movement. Return weight to the starting position in slow and controlled manner. |
![]() Pull toes toward shins.
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![]() Flex knees toward gluteals and hold for a count.
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