Leg curl

Lying leg curl

The leg curl, also known as the hamstring curl, is an isolation exercise that targets the hamstring muscles.[1] The exercise involves flexing the lower leg against resistance towards the buttocks.

Other exercises that can be used to strengthen the hamstrings are the glute-ham raise and the deadlift.

References

  1. ↑ "Lying Leg Curls". Bodybuilding.com.
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