Exercise technique

lever lying two-one leg curl

The lever lying two-one leg curl is an isolation exercise targeting the hamstrings using a leverage machine. It involves curling the legs towards the glutes while lying on the machine, focusing on one leg at a time for increased intensity and muscle engagement.

How do you perform this exercise?

  1. Adjust the machine to fit your body and sit on it with your back against the backrest.
  2. Place your legs on the lever pad, just above your ankles.
  3. Grasp the handles on the sides of the machine for support.
  4. Keeping your upper body still, exhale and curl your legs up towards your glutes.
  5. Pause for a moment at the top, then inhale and slowly lower your legs back to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Which other muscles are involved?

Glutes.

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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