leg curl

Woman performing a lying leg curl.

Meaning

Noun

  • An exercise performed on a machine in which the hamstring muscles are exerted to bend the knee while acting against resistance applied to the lower calf. The exercise may be performed while prone or standing, depending on the design of the machine.

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