Lever Isolateral Lying Leg Curl (plate loaded)
The Lever Isolateral Lying Leg Curl (plate loaded) primarily works the Biceps Femoris (Long Head), with secondary activation of the Gastrocnemius (Medial), Gracilis, Sartorius, Soleus. It is a machine isolation exercise at beginner difficulty.
A machine isolation pull exercise targeting the Biceps Femoris (Long Head).
| Equipment | Machine |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Isolation |
| Movement | Flexion |
| Force | Pull |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | Biceps Femoris (Long Head) |
| Secondary | Gastrocnemius (Medial), Gracilis, Sartorius, Soleus |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Biceps Femoris (Long Head) (hamstrings)
Secondary Muscles
- Secondary Muscle Gastrocnemius (Medial) (calves)
- Secondary Muscle Gracilis (adductors)
- Secondary Muscle Sartorius (hip_flexors)
- Secondary Muscle Soleus (calves)
Instructions
- Preparation: Facing bench, stand between bench and lever pads. Lie prone on bench with knees just beyond edge of bench and lower legs under lever pads. Grasp handles. Execution: Raise lever pad to back of thighs by flexing knees. Lower lever pads until knees are straight. Repeat. Comments: Exercise is performed on machine with two independent levers. Machine can also be used to performAlternating Lying Leg Curls.
Alternative Exercises
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