How to do it
Pause and squeeze at the top of each curl for one full second.
- 1
Stand facing the leverage machine and place one leg behind the roller pad.
- 2
Grasp the handles for stability and slightly bend your supporting leg.
- 3
Curl your leg up towards your glutes, focusing on contracting the hamstrings.
- 4
Slowly lower the weight back to the starting position.
- 5
Complete the desired number of repetitions before switching to the other leg.
Expert tip
Keep your hips square and your supporting leg slightly bent to ensure proper alignment and isolation of the hamstrings.
Common mistakes
- ✕Jerking the weight up with momentum
- ✕Swinging the torso during each rep
- ✕Rounding the lower back forward