Lying Leg Curl

Setup

• Lie face down with the knees just past the edge of the pad.
• Set the ankle roller just above the heels and grip the handles.

Execution

1. 1.Curl both heels toward the glutes by bending the knees.
2. 2.Squeeze at the top of the range.
3. 3.Lower under control until the legs are almost straight.

Breathing

Exhale as you curl, inhale as you lower.

Form cues

• Keep the hips pressed into the pad.
• Squeeze at the top rather than swinging through it.
• Control the lowering.

Common mistakes

• Lifting the hips off the pad to move more weight.
• Using a partial range at the bottom.
• Letting the weight stack drop between reps.