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Inverse Leg Curl (Bench Support)

Inverse Leg Curl (Bench Support): step-by-step technique, the muscles it works and a demo clip. Equipment: body only.

Technique demo: Inverse Leg Curl (Bench Support)
Video and illustrations: Gym visual, licensed to AIron.Coach.
  • Equipmentbody only
  • Body partupper legs
Primary muscles
hamstrings, glutes
Secondary muscles
calves
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How to do it

  1. Lie face down on a bench with your hips at the edge and your legs extended straight behind you.
  2. Hold onto the bench for support.
  3. Keeping your upper body still, bend your knees and curl your legs towards your glutes.
  4. Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly extend your legs back to the starting position.
  5. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

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