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Exercise Details

Target Muscle Group

Hamstrings

Equipment Required

Cable Machine

Experience Level

Intermediate

Force Type

Pull

Secondary Muscles

Glutes

Exercise Description

The standing cable hamstring curl targets your hamstrings with constant tension. It builds stronger legs and better muscle definition than most hamstring moves.

How To

1. Set the cable machine to the lowest position and attach an ankle strap 2. Face the machine and secure the strap around your working ankle 3. Hold the machine for balance and lift your heel toward your glutes in a smooth arc 4. Squeeze your hamstring at the top, then slowly lower your leg back to start 5. Complete all reps on one leg before switching to perform standing cable hamstring curls on the other side

Form Tips

• Keep your standing leg slightly bent and your core tight throughout the standing cable hamstring curl • Focus on slow, controlled movement - don't swing your leg or use momentum • Squeeze your hamstring hard at the top of each rep • Keep your hips square and avoid rotating your body during the movement

Common Mistakes

• Using too much weight and swinging your leg instead of controlling the standing cable hamstring curl movement • Leaning forward or backward instead of staying upright with good posture • Moving too fast and not feeling the muscle work during each standing cable hamstring curl rep

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