Exercise
STANDING HAMSTRINGS CURL
Stand
Squat
Form cues
Attach the cuff just above your ankle; set the anchor at the lowest point
Stand facing the anchor, balancing on one foot — hold lightly if needed
Keep your standing knee slightly bent and torso tall throughout
Curl your heel toward your glutes by flexing your knee
Lower slowly — the eccentric builds hamstring strength
Instructions
Step-by-step technique
Place a cable pulley at the lowest position with a cuff attachment.
Position the cuff just above your left ankle.
Stand facing the machine and balance on your right foot — hold the machine lightly if needed for balance.
Lift your left foot off the ground to start.
Curl your left heel toward your left glute by bending your knee.
Continue until your knee is fully flexed.
Squeeze your hamstring at the top.
Slowly lower your foot back to the starting position and repeat.