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Lying Dumbbell Leg Curl

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Muscles worked

High load
Hamstrings · Knee flexion
Low load
Calves

Primary muscles

Secondary muscles

How to do it

Lie face down on a bench with your knees near its edge and a light dumbbell held securely between your feet. Bend your knees to bring the weight toward your glutes without lifting your hips, then lower under control. Stop if the dumbbell shifts.

Form cues

  • Clamp the dumbbell securely between your feet.
  • Keep your hips against the bench.
  • Lower slowly.

Safety

Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:

Lower backHipKneeAnkle

This is general exercise reference, not medical advice. Stop and consult a qualified professional if an exercise causes pain, and never work through joint pain.