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Quadruped Leg Curl

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The quadruped leg curl primarily targets the hamstrings and glutes while also engaging the core for stability. It improves muscle strength and stability in the posterior chain, aiding in injury prevention and enhancing athletic performance.

How to do it

  1. Begin on all fours with knees directly under hips and hands under shoulders.
  2. Raise one leg, keeping the knee bent at 90 degrees.
  3. Curl the heel towards the glutes, squeezing the hamstrings.
  4. Slowly return the leg to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for desired repetitions, then switch legs.

Muscles worked

Primary Gluteus Maximus Hamstrings

Secondary Erector Spinae Gluteus Medius Gluteus Minimus Rectus Abdominis

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