Lever Lying Leg Curl

Builds your hamstrings, improving running, jumping and squats while helping balance leg strength.

Muscle group

Hamstrings

Equipment

Machine

Exercise type

Isolation

Technique

Basic technique

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Muscles worked

§ 01 · Muscles

Primary muscle

Hamstrings

How to perform

§ 02 · Steps

01
Lie face down on the machine with your hips resting at the edge of the pad and the lower leg pad positioned just above your Achilles tendon.
02
Adjust the pad and the resistance so your knees are aligned with the machine's pivot point and the selected load allows for controlled movement.
03
Brace your core, keep your hips firmly against the pad, and hold the machine's handles if needed for added stability.
04
Curl your heels toward your glutes by bending your knees, and squeeze your hamstrings briefly at the top.
05
Lower the weight under control, and do not lock your knees at the top or bottom of the movement.

Beginner's guide

§ 03 · Guide

What it works

Builds your hamstrings, improving running, jumping and squats while helping balance leg strength.

What it should feel like

You should feel it in your hamstrings. It should not be felt mainly in your lower back or by lifting your hips off the pad.

Most common mistake

A common mistake is lifting your hips to move more weight. Keep your hips planted and lower the weight under control.

How to get started at the gym

§ 04 · SisuLift

Lever Lying Leg Curl is ready to go in the SisuLift exercise library. The app builds you a program, suggests starting weights and shows this same animation during your workout at the gym.