Dumbbell lying leg curl

Dumbbell held between the feet, flat bench

Also called dumbbell leg curl

Dumbbell lying leg curl, start positionDumbbell lying leg curl, end position
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Lie face down on a bench with a dumbbell held between the feet. Curl the heels toward the glutes, then lower slowly.

  1. Hips pressed into the bench
  2. Hold the dumbbell between the feet
  3. Slow the lowering phase

Movement

Pattern
Knee flexion
Type
Isolation, one joint moves
Sides
Both sides together
Equipment
Bench, Dumbbells

Muscles worked

Main movers get full credit for a set, helpers half.

Lower body

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