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Single leg seated leg curl

MotionPull

Type of exerciseNon renseigné

Activated musclesNone

Level

Activated muscles

The leg curl isolates hamstrings. It is often used during a leg session. Here we come to use a variant by exerting the movement one leg after the other to make it more difficult according to the load.

This exercise works the muscles of the hamstrings: namely the biceps femoris, semi membranous and semi tendinous.

Good instructions and positions for unilateral leg curl

  • 1. Set the load that you want to use on the machine.
  • 2. Install your back on the seat, the pelvis well at the back, your hands on the handles, and the back of the heels on the cushion.
  • 3. Then remove the leg that will not move.
  • 4. Bend your leg slowly by pressing the cushion and feel a muscle connection at the back of the thigh.
  • 5. Slowly release the tension and go back to the initial position.
  • 6. Continue your series by repeating the movement.

Several techniques, tips and advice for unilateral leg curl 

  • 1. Legs are stretched in starting position.
  • 2. Hold the handless well to help to stabilize yourself.
  • 3. Do not bend your back and stay flat against the seat.
  • 4. Mark breaks on the descent.
  • 5. Keep mobility at the knees.

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