Exercise technique

inverse leg curl (bench support)

The inverse leg curl (bench support) is a bodyweight exercise targeting the hamstrings, performed lying face down on a bench while curling the legs toward the glutes.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Lie face down on a bench with your hips at the edge and your legs extended straight behind you.
  2. Hold onto the bench for support.
  3. Keeping your upper body still, bend your knees and curl your legs towards your glutes.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly extend your legs back to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Glutes, Calves.

How do you log your sets?

How do you track progressive overload?

Source: ExerciseDB catalogue and demonstration. Related movements are options to compare, not equivalent loads or a prescribed progression.

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