Not exact matches
Seated leg
curls will better target the inner side of the
hamstrings, which includes the semitendinosus and the semimembranosus,
while the biceps femoris (traditionally called the thigh biceps) which has a somewhat different function from the previous two can be emphasized with lying leg
curls.
By doing
curls at the beginning of the workout,
while you're still fresh, you can achieve better
hamstring progress.
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While curling, squeeze your
hamstrings and glutes maximally.
Some exercises appear to target the medial
hamstrings to a greater extent (e.g. kettlebell swings and deadlifts)
while other exercises target the lateral
hamstrings more (e.g. leg
curls and back extensions).
Leg
curls are a reliable option,
while good mornings, Romanian deadlifts, and Nordic
hamstring curls (glute - ham raises) are good alternatives.
This study shows that one way in which we can increase the emphasis on the medial
hamstrings during several strength training exercises (including the leg
curl) is to rotate the foot inwards,
while rotating the foot outwards emphasises the lateral
hamstrings.
Keep in mind, that you can still train with the Harop
curl as it's more focused on the
hamstrings and glutes
while the pistol squat on the quads and hips.