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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Hamstrings

Equipment Required

Dumbbells

Experience Level

Intermediate

Force Type

Pull

Secondary Muscles

Glutes

Exercise Description

The dumbbell hamstring curl exercise builds strong hamstrings and improves leg strength. It targets the back of your thighs for better balance and power.

How To

1. Lie face down on a bench with your knees just off the edge, holding a dumbbell between your feet 2. Keep your hips pressed down and core tight as you prepare for the dumbbell hamstring curl 3. Slowly curl your heels toward your glutes, squeezing the dumbbell securely between your feet 4. Hold for a second at the top, feeling the contraction in your hamstrings 5. Lower the weight back down with control, keeping tension in your hamstrings throughout the movement

Form Tips

• Keep your hips pressed firmly into the bench during the entire dumbbell hamstring curl movement • Squeeze the dumbbell tight between your feet to prevent it from slipping • Move slowly and controlled - don't swing the weight up or let it drop down fast • Focus on squeezing your hamstrings at the top of each dumbbell hamstring curl rep

Common Mistakes

• Lifting your hips off the bench, which reduces the effectiveness of the dumbbell hamstring curl • Using a weight that's too heavy, causing you to swing and lose control of the movement • Rushing through reps instead of focusing on slow, controlled dumbbell hamstring curl form

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