Arms and calves · New to it
Standing Leg Curl
Curling one heel up behind you on a standing machine, the hamstrings working one side at a time.
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- Works
- hamstrings; also calves
- Kit
- Machine
- Dose
- 10 to 15 reps each side
It goes into the workout in progress at the Bench, as a new group in its main set.
Set up
Stand at the machine with one ankle behind the roller pad and your thigh against the knee pad. Hold the handles.
While you move
- Keep your thigh on the pad
- Curl the heel up
- Squeeze at the top
- Lower slowly
Avoid
- Swinging the leg
- Arching the back
- Short reps