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Standing Cable Leg Curl

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Muscles worked

High load
Hamstrings · Knee flexion
Low load
Calves · Gastrocnemius

Primary muscles

Secondary muscles

How to do it

Attach an ankle cuff to a low pulley. Face the machine, hold it for balance, and stand with the working leg slightly behind you. Bend that knee to bring your heel toward your glutes, then lower slowly.

Form cues

  • Keep your thighs still.
  • Curl without swinging.

Safety

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

KneeHipAnkleLower back

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.