Leg Curl, Standing

General And Specifics

• train the hamstrings and the knee muscles with this exercise

Starting Position

• fix weight cuffs at your ankles or wrap the straps of a filled backpack (or a regular bag) around one ankle
• for more stability, you can support yourself at the wall or a back of a chair
• the posture is upright

Correct Execution

• bend the knee you want to train to 45 degrees and bring it towards the butt
• the knees stay close to each other
• lower the shank slowly again, so that the contraction stays on the thigh
• do several reps
• afterwards, train the other leg