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Standing leg curls - A fantastic way to shape and tone the bum and thighs.
It can be performed in a gym using the standing leg curl machine
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What you need for Standing leg curls :
- A supporting object
- OR a leg curl machine
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| how to do it |
Holding onto a chair, lift one foot off the floor. Bend the knee slightly. This foot will not touch the floor throughout the set
Whilst not moving your upper leg contact your hamstrings and bum to raise your foot up to your bum
Without pausing slowly lower the leg and repeat for the desired number of repetitions. Exercise both legs!
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions. i.e. 6 - 8 power and strength, 8 - 12 muscle size and 12 - 15 muscle tone and shape |
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