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Lying leg curl

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Lying leg curl: start of the movement
1 · start
Lying leg curl: end of the movement
2 · end
Muscles worked
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Primary: hamstrings

Correct technique

  1. 1Lie down, pad above your heels.
  2. 2Hips on the mat.
  3. 3Bend your knees.
  4. 4Lower slowly.
Breathing: Exhale on the effort (lifting, pressing, pulling), inhale as you release.

Common mistakes

  • ✕Lifting the hips.
  • ✕Swinging.
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