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Hamstring curl GIF

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Worked muscles

  • ShouldersMusculus deltoideus
Equipment
Cable machine
Level
intermediate
Loop
One repetition, 4.43 seconds

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How to do a hamstring curl

  1. Attach an ankle strap to a low pulley and fasten it around one ankle.
  2. Lie face down on a bench with your feet toward the stack.
  3. Curl your heel up toward your glute.
  4. Keep your hips on the bench.
  5. Lower slowly until your leg is straight.

Form tips

  • Keep your hips and torso stable throughout the movement.
  • Move only at the knee joint, avoiding any swinging.
  • Control the lowering phase instead of letting the cable snap back.
  • Maintain tension on the hamstring across the full range of motion.

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