self assisted inverse leg curl

How to perform it

Lie face down on a leg curl machine with your legs extended and your ankles hooked under the padded lever. Place your hands on the side handles of the machine for support. Keeping your upper body stationary, exhale and curl your legs upward as far as possible. Hold the contracted position for a brief pause as you squeeze your hamstrings. Slowly lower your legs back to the starting position while inhaling. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

1. 1Lie face down on a leg curl machine with your legs extended and your ankles hooked under the padded lever.
2. 2Place your hands on the side handles of the machine for support.
3. 3Keeping your upper body stationary, exhale and curl your legs upward as far as possible.
4. 4Hold the contracted position for a brief pause as you squeeze your hamstrings.
5. 5Slowly lower your legs back to the starting position while inhaling.
6. 6Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.