Leg Curl (CI-LC)
- Muscles Used:
- Hamstrings
- Setup:
- Lie face down on the pads. Position knees just off the pad. Align knees with the machine’s pivot. Position the lower leg pad comfortably above the back of the ankles. Adjust as needed. Check the weight stack to ensure appropriate resistance. Grip the handles located under the chest pad at the head of the machine.
- Movement:
- Keep the hips in contact with the pad. With a controlled motion, curl the legs up
until fully flexed. Do not let the hips lose contact with the pad. Return the legs
to
the start position while maintaining resistance on the stack. Repeat the motion, while
maintaining proper body positioning.
Note: Excessively lifting the hips off the pad during the exercise can place unwanted stress on the lower back. One method to prevent this is to slightly lift the thighs off the pad and hold while performing the exercise. This action forces the hips downward.