Cable Standing Leg Curl
Cable Standing Leg Curl Instructions
- Attach a cable ankle strap to a low pulley cable machine.
- Stand facing the machine with your feet shoulder-width apart.
- Attach the ankle strap to your right ankle.
- Keeping your upper body straight, bend your right knee and lift your heel towards your buttocks.
- Hold for a second and then slowly lower your leg back down to the starting position.
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions and then switch to your left leg.
Cable Standing Leg Curl Form & Visual
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