Standing Single Leg Curl
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Equipment
The standing single leg curl is an isolation exercise primarily targeting the hamstrings. It helps improve strength and muscle development in the posterior thigh region, aiding in knee flexion and lower leg stability.
How to do it
- Stand upright with one hand on a stable surface for balance.
- Shift your weight onto one leg while bending the opposite knee.
- Curl your heel towards your glutes, squeezing your hamstrings.
- Hold briefly at the top, then lower the leg under control.
- Repeat for desired reps before switching legs.
Muscles worked
Primary Hamstrings
Secondary Gastrocnemius
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