Dumbbell Lying Hamstring Curl

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Instructions:

  • 1Lie face down on a flat bench with your legs fully extended off the end
  • 2Hold a dumbbell between your feet, curl your legs up as far as possible
  • 3Pause at the top for a moment and contract your hamstrings
  • 4Slowly lower the dumbbell back to the starting position
  • 5Repeat for the desired number of reps

Tips:

  • Keep your upper body stationary throughout the movement
  • Ensure your movements are controlled and avoid using momentum
  • Squeeze your hamstrings at the top of the movement
  • Always use a weight that you can control, not too heavy

Dumbbell Lying Hamstring Curl Muscles Worked

Arms

Back

Core

Legs