How Do You Do Leg Curl Exercises In Weightlifting?
Leg curls work the biceps femoris (hamstrings), which is responsible for pulling the lower leg up to the back of the thigh. The hamstrings are often overlooked by fitness enthusiasts, although they are large muscles that significantly affect the shape of the thighs. Set the weight pin on a setting that will allow you to perform about 15 repetitions. Make adjustments and take notes so that you can find this setting easily on your next session. Lie on the leg curl machine face down. Adjust your position so that your knees are aligned with the pivot point of the “arm” of the machine. Adjust the position of the roller so that it is just behind your ankles when you are in the position described in Step 1. You should be able “hook” the roller with your heels. Return to the position in Step 1 and grab the handle bars firmly. Inhale deeply and pull the roller up with your hamstrings while exhaling hard. Bring the roller up as far as you can, squeeze for a moment and lower it slowly while inhal
