Lever Seated Leg Curl
The Lever Seated Leg Curl primarily works the Biceps Femoris (Long Head), with secondary activation of the Gastrocnemius (Medial), Gracilis, Sartorius, Soleus and stabilizer support from the Tibialis Anterior. 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)
Stabilizer Muscles
- Stabilizer Muscle Tibialis Anterior (calves)
Instructions
- Preparation: Sit on apparatus with back against padded back support. Place back of lower legs on top of far padded lever. Secure lap pad on thighs just above knees. Grasp handles on lap support. Execution: Pull far padded lever toward back of thighs by flexing knees. Return lever until knees are straight. Repeat. Comments: Position back of seat so knees are aligned with fulcrum of lever. Position lever pad so it makes contact with lowers leg just above ankles. Place leg closest to lever in machine first, followed by further leg.Dorsal flexionof ankle reducesactive insufficiencyof Gastrocnemius allowing it to assist in knee flexion. Also seeLever Seated Leg Curl machine with pad below knee.
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