Extension and flexion of the legs in prone position ► lying leg curl

Topic

Power

Auxiliary means

Kraftturm/-maschine

Body part

Lower body

Muscle group

Oberschenkelmuskulatur (hinten), Gesässmuskulatur

Organization

Individual work

Duration (mm:ss)

00:00

Topic description

Lying on your stomach on the flat bench, bring your lower legs to your buttocks and back to the starting position in a controlled movement without momentum.

Starting position:
- Prone position, legs almost straight
- The knees are level with the axis of rotation of the machine
- The foot pad is level with the ankle

Finishing position:
- Knees bent, bring the heel towards the buttocks
- The abdomen and hips remain on the pad, the back does not move.

Attention:
Do not arch your back.

Variant:
Perform the exercise on one leg to counteract any muscular imbalance.

Material

1 strength tower/machine ► leg curl