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Band Prone Leg Curl

A hamstring isolation exercise performed lying face down and flexing the knee using resistance from a band.

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Secondary muscles

gastrocnemiusgluteus maximus

How to do it

  1. Anchor the band securely at ground level.
  2. Lie face down with legs extended.
  3. Loop the band around your ankle.
  4. Flex your knee, bringing your heel toward your glutes.
  5. Slowly return to the start; repeat and switch legs if desired.

Form cues

  • Keep hips down
  • Point toes away
  • Squeeze hamstrings at top
  • Control lowering phase

Common mistakes

  • Lifting hips off ground
  • Using momentum
  • Letting band snap back

Breathing

Exhale as you curl, inhale as you lower.

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