How to Do Kneeling Leg Curl Machine

Kneeling Leg Curl Machine is a hamstrings exercise using machine, listed as beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

Primary muscle

Hamstrings

Equipment

Machine

Difficulty

Beginner

01 / Move with control

How to perform

How to do Kneeling Leg Curl Machine

  1. 01Adjust the machine so the lever arm pad sits just above the back of the ankle on the working leg.
  2. 02Place the non-working knee on the designated support pad and grip the handles for stability.
  3. 03Curl the heel toward the glute in a smooth motion, exhaling at the top of the contraction.
  4. 04Lower the weight slowly until the leg is fully extended but keep tension on the muscle.
  5. 05Complete the set on one leg before switching to the opposite side.

Same guidance shown inside the A90 app

02 / Anatomy

Muscles worked by Kneeling Leg Curl Machine

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

Keep the hips pressed firmly against the pad to prevent the lower back from taking over the lift.

Same coaching engine used inside the A90 app

05 / FAQ

Kneeling Leg Curl Machine questions

What muscles does Kneeling Leg Curl Machine work?

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

How do you do Kneeling Leg Curl Machine correctly?

Adjust the machine so the lever arm pad sits just above the back of the ankle on the working leg. Place the non-working knee on the designated support pad and grip the handles for stability. Curl the heel toward the glute in a smooth motion, exhaling at the top of the contraction. Lower the weight slowly until the leg is fully extended but keep tension on the muscle. Complete the set on one leg before switching to the opposite side.

What is the A90 coach tip for Kneeling Leg Curl Machine?

Keep the hips pressed firmly against the pad to prevent the lower back from taking over the lift.

Is Kneeling Leg Curl Machine suitable for beginners?

Kneeling Leg Curl Machine is rated beginner in the A90 Training Club catalogue.

What equipment do you need for Kneeling Leg Curl Machine?

Kneeling Leg Curl Machine uses machine.

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