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Dumbbell Lying Leg Curl

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Equipment

Dumbbells
Dumbbells
Bench
Bench

The Dumbbell Lying Leg Curl is a strength exercise primarily targeting the hamstrings. It involves lying face down on a bench and curling a dumbbell held between the feet towards the buttocks. This exercise helps improve lower body strength and flexibility, especially in the hamstrings.

How to do it

  1. Lie face down on a bench with your legs extended and knees just off the edge.
  2. Hold a dumbbell securely between your feet.
  3. Curl your legs upward by bending your knees, bringing your heels towards your buttocks.
  4. Pause briefly at the top of the movement.
  5. Slowly lower the dumbbell back to the starting position.

Muscles worked

Primary Hamstrings

Secondary Gastrocnemius

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