The prone leg curl is a good exercise, and the exercise effect of the prone leg curl is also good. However, the prone leg curl still has certain requirements. Some people still know the standard movement of the prone leg curl. of. So, what is the standard movement of prone leg curl? Let’s learn about prone leg curls together!
Essentials of prone leg curls
1. Face down, lie prone on the prone leg curl machine, hook your heels on the cylindrical mat, hold the handles with both hands, and first fully straighten your legs and fully stretch them
2. Hold the handle with both hands, keep the body always attached to the bench, and bend the legs as much as possible until the biceps femoris is completely contracted, and hold the contraction at the top for 1-2 seconds
3. Lower the weight slowly and in a controlled manner, and repeat this process
Precautions for prone leg curls
1. Make sure that your body does not lift off the stool. You can hold it by holding the handle or the stool surface with both hands
2. You can use your elbows to support your body, which will help stabilize the lower part of your body
3. Your knees should be above the mat and not against the bench
4. The entire movement process must be completed very strictly and the curl should be as large as possible
5. This action can also be practiced with one leg. Of course, the key points are the same