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Cable Standing Leg Curl

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Equipment

Cable
Cable

The cable standing leg curl targets the hamstrings by having the user pull the cable weight towards the glutes while standing. This exercise improves lower body strength and stability.

How to do it

  1. Attach an ankle strap to a low cable and secure it around your ankle.
  2. Stand facing the machine, holding onto the frame for balance.
  3. Slowly curl your leg upwards, bringing your heel towards your glutes.
  4. Pause at the top, then slowly extend your leg back to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch legs.

Muscles worked

Primary Hamstrings

Secondary Gastrocnemius Gluteus Maximus

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