How do you perform this exercise?
- Adjust the machine to fit your body and select the desired weight.
- Lie face down on the machine with your legs straight and your heels against the padded lever.
- Grasp the handles or the sides of the machine for stability.
- Keeping your upper body stationary, exhale and curl your legs up as far as possible without lifting your hips off the pad.
- Hold the contracted position for a brief pause as you squeeze your hamstrings.
- Inhale and slowly lower the lever back to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Which other muscles are involved?
Calves.
Which programs include it?
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.
