hamstrings
Lying leg curl
Strengthen the hamstrings.
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How to do it
- Lie face down and set the ankle pad just above your heels.
- Line up your knees with the machine's pivot.
- Curl your heels toward your glutes.
- Lower under control back to the start.
Beginner tips
- Keep your hips pressed into the bench.
- Move smoothly, don't jerk the weight.
- Squeeze your hamstrings at the top.
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