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How to: Hamstring Curl

Primary Muscles Used:Upper Legs, Hamstrings

Exercise Families:Knee Flexion

Equipment:Cable, Bench

Trainer:Kelsey Wells

  1. Place a bench directly in front of the cable pulley, one step away from the pole. Connect the ankle wrap attachment and set the cable pulley at the same height as the bench. Wrap the attachment around your right ankle. Facing away from the cable pulley, lay in a prone position (face down) on a bench and grasp the end with both hands. Bring your feet towards your glutes until your knees are bent at approximately 90 degrees. Your knees should remain on the end of the bench. This is your starting position.
  2. While keeping your torso as still as possible, inhale and slowly extend your right leg until it is almost straight. You should feel tension in your hamstrings during this movement. Engage your glutes, exhale and bend your right leg to return to the starting position. Repeat for the specified number of repetitions on each side.

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* Disclaimer: This blog post is not intended to replace the advice of a medical professional. The above information should not be used to diagnose, treat, or prevent any disease or medical condition. Please consult your doctor before making any changes to your diet, sleep methods, daily activity, or fitness routine. Sweat assumes no responsibility for any personal injury or damage sustained by any recommendations, opinions, or advice given in this article.

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