Lever kneeling leg curl
The lever kneeling leg curl is a machine-based exercise targeting the hamstrings. The user kneels on the machine and curls the legs towards the glutes, engaging the hamstrings and other lower body muscles.
At a glance
- Area
- Upper legs
- Main muscle
- Hamstrings
- Equipment
- Leverage machine
- Level
- Intermediate
Form tips
- Ensure the knee pad is properly adjusted to avoid strain.
- Keep the movement controlled and avoid using momentum.
- Focus on squeezing the hamstrings at the top of the movement.
What to watch out for
- Knee injuries
- Severe lower back pain
- Hamstring strains
Also known as
Leg curl alla macchina in ginocchio, hamstring curl machine, kneeling leg curl, leg curl machine