CoopersGuns Health, Fitness & BodyBuilding http://www.coopersguns.com advancement in training through intelligent research Fri, 31 Oct 2008 22:29:44 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.0.7 en Lying Leg Curl http://www.coopersguns.com/videos/exercise-encyclopedia/hamstrings/lying-leg-curl/ http://www.coopersguns.com/videos/exercise-encyclopedia/hamstrings/lying-leg-curl/#comments Thu, 01 Jun 2006 08:20:29 +0000 Mark News http://www.coopersguns.com/exercise-encyclopedia/hamstrings/laying-leg-curl/ Instructions Hold your trunk tight and keep your back straight Position the pad slightly above your ankle joint Hold the grips to keep yourself on the pad Curl the frame back as far as you can - aim for at least 90° Lower the frame until your legs almost fully extend [...]]]>
Muscles Used

Instructions

  • Hold your trunk tight and keep your back straight
  • Position the pad slightly above your ankle joint
  • Hold the grips to keep yourself on the pad
  • Curl the frame back as far as you can - aim for at least 90°
  • Lower the frame until your legs almost fully extend but do not let the weight stack touch down

Muscles involved

  • Biceps femoris
  • Semitendinosus
  • Semimembranosus
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