hamstringsmachine

lever kneeling leg curl

lever kneeling leg curl is a common strength training exercise. Below are form tips, steps, and demos.

Steps

Step 1

Adjust the machine to fit your body and select the desired weight.

Step 2

Kneel on the machine facing downwards, with your knees resting on the pad and your feet secured under the footpads.

Step 3

Grasp the handles or the sides of the machine for stability.

Step 4

Keeping your upper body stationary, exhale and curl your legs up towards your glutes by flexing your knees.

Step 5

Pause for a moment at the top of the movement, squeezing your hamstrings.

Step 6

Inhale and slowly lower your legs back to the starting position, fully extending your knees.

Muscles & body parts

Primary muscles

hamstrings

Secondary muscles

glutes

Primary body parts

thighs

Common mistakes & warnings

Form & control

Avoid momentum and excessive swing; keep core stable; match breath to movement; control the eccentric phase.

Control breathing and core; keep a steady tempo.

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