Hamstring Curl
Developing the Muscles of the Legs
* The Hamstring Curl is a great way to rehabilitate knee injuries, and with most modern machines you can use one, or both legs at the same time to focus equal attention to each extremity. 1) Most newer machines offer many adjustments to better accommodate people of any height. 2) You want the caps of your knees to be just past the main seat, with the back of your lower calves/tendon securely under the foot pad. 3) Select the amount of weight/ resistance that you’re going to use and lay down on the support pads. 4) Either grip the top of your seat, or the hand grips prior to starting. 5) Begin by pulling your feet towards your Glutes while focusing the tension on your hamstrings. 6) Once you’ve reached a level where your legs are almost fully bent slowly lower your feet back to the starting position to complete one repetition. *Changing the angle of your feet can help target specific areas of your Hamstrings. Try to face your toes outwards, or inwards for a different variation. Muscles Worked: Hamstrings |
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