The machine lying leg curl is an isolation exercise that targets the hamstrings, which are the muscles on the back of the thigh. It involves flexing the knees to curl the legs up towards the glutes while lying on a machine with a pad positioned just above the ankles.
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Position
Adjust the machine so that the pad is positioned just above your ankles and lie face down with your legs extended.
Movement
Breathing
Inhale as you lower the weight and exhale as you curl your legs up.
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