Self assisted inverse leg curl

Self assisted inverse leg curl

Difficulty

Advanced

Category

Strength

Target Muscle

Hamstrings

Secondary Muscles

glutes, calves

Equipment

Body weight

Body Part

Upper legs

The self assisted inverse leg curl is a bodyweight exercise targeting the hamstrings, performed by lying face down and curling the legs upward against gravity, often using the arms for assistance. It primarily works the hamstrings, with secondary emphasis on the glutes and calves.

The self assisted inverse leg curl is a bodyweight exercise targeting the hamstrings, performed by lying face down and curling the legs upward against gravity, often using the arms for assistance. It primarily works the hamstrings, with secondary emphasis on the glutes and calves.

The self assisted inverse leg curl is a bodyweight exercise targeting the hamstrings, performed by lying face down and curling the legs upward against gravity, often using the arms for assistance. It primarily works the hamstrings, with secondary emphasis on the glutes and calves.

How to Do the Self assisted inverse leg curl

How to Do the Self assisted inverse leg curl

How to Do the Self assisted inverse leg curl

Lie face down on a leg curl machine with your legs extended and your ankles hooked under the padded lever. Place your hands on the side handles of the machine for support. Keeping your upper body stationary, exhale and curl your legs upward as far as possible. Hold the contracted position for a brief pause as you squeeze your hamstrings. Slowly lower your legs back to the starting position while inhaling. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Related Exercises

Related Exercises

Assisted prone hamstring

Barbell good morning

Barbell straight leg deadlift

Cable assisted inverse leg curl

Dumbbell lying femoral

Exercise ball seated hamstring stretch

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