Lever Seated Leg Curl (plate loaded)
The Lever Seated Leg Curl (plate loaded) 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. Push hand lever to lower leg pads. Place legs in between pads. Release hand lever gradually. Grasp handles to sides with each hand. Execution: Pull lever to 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.Dorsal flexionof ankle reducesactive insufficiencyof Gastrocnemius allowing it to assist in knee flexion.
Alternative Exercises
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