#biarticularhamstrings

[mikealexandercpt]

While looking to ways to train around my current #golferselbow problem, I FINALLY got around to using the #seatedlegcurl, and I was left wondering what the hell took me so long to give it a whirl. I absolutely loved the strong, #concentriccontractions it provided me compared to the #lyinglegcurl. As it stands, studies show that, in comparison to the lying variation, the seated variation provides the ability to maximize total #tension, while increasing passive tension in the #biarticularhamstrings. So while there's nothing inherently wrong with the lying leg curl, I think I'm sticking with the seated leg curl from hereon in. To make it work for you, make sure you sit with your lower back flush against the seat. Position yourself so that the bottom cylinder is just above your ankles. Flex at the bottom for the concentric portion of the move and then extend the knee with a slow, 4 second #eccentriccontraction. Mike #mikealexandercpt #mikealexanderfitness #goldsgymmonroewoodbury #northjerseypersonaltrainer #hamstrings #posteriorchain #northernnj #igfitness (at Gold's Gym Monroe Woodbury) https://www.instagram.com/p/Cn9dOeeOsYD/?igshid=NGJjMDIxMWI=