STANDING ONE LEG HAMSTRING CURL

Muscles Trained :
Biceps Femoris, Semitendinosus, and Semimembranosus

Joint Actions :
Knee Flexion

Instructions :

1. Stand shoulder width apart with knees slightly flexed (bent).
2. Strap a cable around one of your ankles and stand facing the machine.
3. To begin the movement, flex (bend) your leg away from the machine.
4. Exhale throughout the upward movement phase.
5. Continue to raise the leg as far as possible.
6. Return the leg to starting position slowly.
7. Inhale throughout the downward movement phase.
8. Repeat the movement for desired number of repetitions.
9. Switch to opposite leg and repeat the movement for desired number of repetitions.

Variations :

None.

Common Mistakes :

1. Leaning forward during the upward movement phase instead of standing erect.

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