Leg curl
An exercise for the hamstrings
The leg curl is an isolation exercise that targets the hamstring muscles.[1] The exercise involves flexing the lower leg against resistance towards the buttocks. There are three types of leg curls. There are seated leg curls, lying leg curls, and standing leg curls.
Other exercises that can be used to strengthen the hamstrings include the glute-ham raise and the deadlift.
References
- ^ Thapa, Shiva Bikram; Basnet, Suresh; Khanal, Raju (2021-12-29). "Eccentric and Concentric Motion Motion of Hamstring during the Leg Curl". Journal of Institute of Science and Technology. 26 (2): 111–117. doi:10.3126/jist.v26i2.41546. ISSN 2467-9240.
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Strength training exercises
- Bench press (c)
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- Bent-over row (c)
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- Seated row (c)
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- Supine row (c)
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- Headstand into handstand push-up (c)
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- Rear delt raise (i)
- Shoulder press (c)
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- Bicep curl (i)
- Chin-up (c)
- Reverse grip push-up (c)
- Close-grip bench press (c)
- Close grip push-up (c)
- Dip (c)
- Push-down (i)
- Triceps extension (i)
- Wrist curl (i)
- Crunch (i)
- Leg raise (c)
- Russian twist (c)
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- Squat (c)
- Bridge (c)
- Deadlift (c)
- Good-morning (c)
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- Dirty dog exercise (c)
- Leg press (c)
- Lunge (c)
- Squat (c)
- Bridge (c)
- Deadlift (c)
- Leg extension (i)
- Leg press (c)
- Lunge (c)
- Squat (c)
- Bridge (c)
- Deadlift (c)
- Good-morning (c)
- Leg curl (i)
- Leg press (c)
- Lunge (c)
- Squat (c)
- Calf raise (i)
- See also
- Bodybuilding
- Bodyweight exercise
- Calisthenics
- Muscle hypertrophy
- Weightlifting
- Plyometrics
- Weight training (List of exercises)
- Flywheel training
- Gym
- Legend
- (c) – compound exercise, (i) – isolated exercise
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