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Seated Leg Curls

By admin on Wednesday, January 28th, 2009 | No Comments

About the Seated Leg Curl Exercise The same principals that apply to the lying leg curls apply to the seated version as well. The muscle recruitment can be manipulated by alternating foot position. Performing the repetitions with the feet rotated outward will place more emphasis on the lateral aspect of the hamstrings, while inwardly rotating [...]

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Straight Leg Deadlifts

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Description This exercise is a modified version of the traditional dead-lift. The purpose of this modified version is to place more of an emphasis on the hamstrings and lower back as opposed to the legs. As discussed in the hamstring article, movements that encompass both knee flexion and hip extension should be included in your [...]

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Kneeling Leg Curls

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Description This somewhat advanced version of the leg curl requires partner assistance. Since equipment isn’t a necessity to perform this exercise, it can easily be incorporated into home-based programs. Due to the difficulty, it is best to ensure that this exercise is only performed following an efficient warm up. Also, to protect the knees, perform [...]

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Lying Leg Curls

By admin on Tuesday, January 27th, 2009 | No Comments

About Lying Leg Curls With the exception of the short head of the biceps femoris, all the muscles within the hamstring muscle group are responsible for knee flexion. The hamstring muscles are frequently underdeveloped in relation to its opposing muscle group – the quadriceps. The result of this muscle imbalance is frequently observed when watching [...]

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Swiss Ball Leg Curls

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Description This is a great exercise that can be done with little equipment. All that is required is an exercise ball. Since the movement requires a lot of stability and balance, beginners may find it difficult to execute due to their lack of body awareness. Execution Lie with your back to the ground and place [...]

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