How to Do Cable Assisted Inverse Leg Curl

Cable Assisted Inverse Leg Curl is a hamstrings exercise using cable, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Hamstrings

Equipment

Cable

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Cable Assisted Inverse Leg Curl

  1. 01Kneel on a pad facing away from a cable column with a handle held behind the head.
  2. 02Secure the ankles under a heavy bar or have a partner hold them down.
  3. 03Lower the torso toward the floor by slowly extending the knees while the cable provides upward tension.
  4. 04Stop just before the chest touches the floor and use the hamstrings to pull the body back to vertical.
  5. 05Maintain a rigid line from the knees to the head throughout the entire repetition.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Cable Assisted Inverse Leg Curl

Primary Stabiliser Inactive

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Primary movers

  • Hamstrings Bends the knee and extends the hip.

Stabilisers

  • Core Stabilises the spine and transfers force.
  • Lower back Stabilises the spine during lifts and bends.
  • Forearms Grips and stabilises the wrist under load.

03 / A90 Coach

A90 Coach tip

If the hips sag forward, tighten the glutes to keep the body in a straight line from the knees to the shoulders.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Cable Assisted Inverse Leg Curl questions

What muscles does Cable Assisted Inverse Leg Curl work?

Cable Assisted Inverse Leg Curl is catalogued as a hamstrings exercise in A90 Training Club, with the hamstrings as its primary muscle group.

How do you do Cable Assisted Inverse Leg Curl correctly?

Kneel on a pad facing away from a cable column with a handle held behind the head. Secure the ankles under a heavy bar or have a partner hold them down. Lower the torso toward the floor by slowly extending the knees while the cable provides upward tension. Stop just before the chest touches the floor and use the hamstrings to pull the body back to vertical. Maintain a rigid line from the knees to the head throughout the entire repetition.

What is the A90 coach tip for Cable Assisted Inverse Leg Curl?

If the hips sag forward, tighten the glutes to keep the body in a straight line from the knees to the shoulders.

Is Cable Assisted Inverse Leg Curl suitable for beginners?

Cable Assisted Inverse Leg Curl is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Cable Assisted Inverse Leg Curl?

Cable Assisted Inverse Leg Curl uses cable.

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