Cable Standing Leg Curl

Cable Standing Leg Curl

Description

This exercise involves standing with a cable machine and using ankle cuffs to curl one leg at a time towards the buttocks, targeting the hamstrings. The resistance is provided by the cable machine.

Muscle Group

Equipment Required

Cable Standing Leg Curl Instructions

  1. Attach a cable ankle strap to a low pulley cable machine.
  2. Stand facing the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
  3. Attach the ankle strap to your right ankle.
  4. Keeping your upper body straight, bend your right knee and lift your heel towards your buttocks.
  5. Hold for a second and then slowly lower your leg back down to the starting position.
  6. Repeat for the desired number of repetitions and then switch to your left leg.

Cable Standing Leg Curl Form & Visual

Cable Standing Leg Curl

Cable Standing Leg Curl Benefits

  • Targets the hamstrings, which are important for knee stability and overall lower body strength
  • Allows for isolation of the hamstring muscles, leading to more effective muscle activation and growth
  • Can be adjusted to target different areas of the hamstring muscles by changing the foot position or using different attachments on the cable machine
  • Provides a low-impact option for those with knee or hip issues, as the exercise does not put pressure on these joints
  • Improves balance and stability as the exercise requires standing on one leg

Cable Standing Leg Curl Muscles Worked

  • Hamstrings
  • Glutes
  • Calves

Cable Standing Leg Curl Variations & Alternatives

  • Single-leg cable standing leg curl
  • Seated cable leg curl
  • Prone cable leg curl
  • Standing cable hip extension
  • Standing cable hip abduction