The Cable Assisted Inverse Leg Curl is a lower body exercise that targets the hamstrings, glutes, and lower back muscles. This variation of the traditional leg curl exercise uses a cable machine to provide resistance.
How to perform
To perform the Cable Assisted Inverse Leg Curl, follow these step-by-step instructions:1. Adjust the cable machine so that the cable attachment is at the lowest setting. Attach an ankle strap to the cable.
2. Lie face down on a flat bench or mat with your legs extended and the ankle strap attached to one ankle.
3. Hold on to the sides of the bench or use your hands to stabilize yourself.
4. Keeping your hips flat on the bench, bend your knee of the leg with the ankle strap attached, bringing your heel towards your glutes.
5. Slowly lower your leg back to the starting position, keeping tension on the cable throughout the movement.
6. Repeat the movement for the desired number of repetitions on one leg before switching to the other leg.
7. Make sure to keep your movements controlled and avoid swinging or using momentum to lift your leg.
8. To increase the difficulty, you can adjust the weight on the cable machine or perform the exercise with both legs at the same time.
9. Remember to breathe throughout the exercise and engage your core muscles to maintain stability.
10. Perform 2-3 sets of 10-15 repetitions on each leg, resting for 30-60 seconds between sets.
Equipment required
Cable
Cable equipment consists of adjustable pulleys attached to weight stacks that allow for resistance training. This equipment is commonly used for strength training exercises that target various muscle groups in the body, such as chest, back, arms, and legs. Cable equipment provides a versatile and functional way to perform exercises that mimic real-life movements, improving muscle endurance, stability, and coordination.