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Lying Leg Curl

Lie face down with the pelvis and thighs supported and curl the heels toward the buttocks. Control knee bending and straightening without arching the back.

English PDF guide

Review the movement and cautions alongside the original exercise PDF.

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Review the movement

Start: keep the knees nearly extended with pelvis and thighs supported.
Start: keep the knees nearly extended with pelvis and thighs supported.
Curled position: bend the knees to raise the roller without lifting the pelvis.
Curled position: bend the knees to raise the roller without lifting the pelvis.

Muscles used

Main muscles

  • Hamstrings: biceps femoris, semitendinosus and semimembranosus

Assisting & stabilizing muscles

  • Gastrocnemius (assists knee flexion)
  • Trunk and gluteal muscles (pelvic and postural stability)

How to perform

  1. Align the knee joint with the machine pivot and position the roller behind the lower legs just above the heels. Support the pelvis and thighs on the pads.
  2. Lie face down and hold both fixed front handles. Start with the knees comfortably near extension.
  3. Bend the knees to draw the heels toward the buttocks. Keep the pelvis and thighs down and pause briefly in a comfortable curl.
  4. Extend the knees slowly to lower the roller. Control the load back to the same start without dropping it.

Cautions

  • Do not force the heels against the buttocks, twist the knees or ankles, or snap the knees straight on the return.
  • Secure adjustment pins and keep hands clear of moving parts. Follow the specific machine instructions.
  • Use a controllable load. Stop and reassess if there is pain or the roller slips.
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