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    Lying Leg Curl
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    Hamstrings

    LYING LEG CURL

    Hamstring isolation to balance quad dominance and protect knees.

    KEY TARGETS
    • Primary MuscleHamstrings
    • EquipmentMachine
    AVOID MISTAKES
    • • Rapid descent without control
    • • Improper bracing / lost tension
    • • Inconsistent range of motion

    Setup

    Adjust pad above ankles. Hips pressed into pad, core tight.

    Execution

    Curl heels toward glutes, pause, lower slowly to full extension.

    Exercise technique image

    Key Cues

    • Keep hips down

    • Full squeeze at top

    • Slow eccentric

    • Control the range

    • No momentum

    Common Mistakes

    • Hips lifting

    • Short range of motion

    • Jerking the weight

    • Using low back

    • Rushing reps

    Programming

    3-4 sets of 10-15 reps. Great after RDLs or deadlifts.

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