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Standing leg curl: how to do it

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Knee in line with the pivot

  1. Starting position

    Stand with your supporting leg on the platform, line up your working knee with the machine's pivot, set the pad behind that ankle and grip the handles.

  2. The movement

    Bend the working knee and move your heel toward your butt without moving your hip, then lower your foot slowly.

Most common mistake

Don't swing your leg or lean forward, keep your hip still and bend only your knee.

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