This machine variation allows you to isolate one leg at a time, helping build strength and reduce asymmetry. It is often used in rehabilitation settings or as an accessory movement for athletes who want to increase hamstring control.
Instructions
- Adjust the machine so that the lever pad rests just above your ankle and your torso is angled forward slightly.
- Stand with one leg braced on the platform and the other hooked behind the lever.
- While keeping your upper leg stationary, curl your heel upward by bending the knee.
- Squeeze at the top, then slowly return to the starting position.
- Complete all repetitions on one leg before switching to the other.
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