Cable Standing Leg Curl

The Cable Standing Leg Curl primarily works the Biceps Femoris (Long Head), with secondary activation of the Gastrocnemius (Medial), Gracilis, Sartorius, Soleus and stabilizer support from the External Obliques, Gluteus Medius, Gluteus Minimus, Quadratus Lumborum, Tibialis Anterior. It is a cable compound exercise at intermediate difficulty.

A cable compound pull exercise targeting the Biceps Femoris (Long Head).

EquipmentCable
DifficultyIntermediate
TypeCompound
MovementFlexion
ForcePull
LateralityBilateral
PrimaryBiceps Femoris (Long Head)
SecondaryGastrocnemius (Medial), Gracilis, Sartorius, Soleus

Muscles Worked

Front
Back
Primary Secondary Stabilizer

Primary Muscles

Secondary Muscles

Stabilizer Muscles

Instructions

  1. Preparation: Attachfoot harnessto low pulley. With foot harness on one ankle, grasp support bar with both hands and step back with other foot. Elbows remain straight to support body. Attached foot is slightly off floor. Execution: Pull cable attachment back by flexing knee until knee is fully flexed. Return by straightening knee to original position and repeat. Continue with opposite leg. Comments: Keep hip from sagging or from being pulled forward.Dorsal flexionof ankle reducesactive insufficiencyof Gastrocnemius allowing it to assist in knee flexion. Also seeCable Bent-over Leg Curl.

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