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hamstring
The glutes are also activated during leg curls
The muscle being used in leg curls is the hamstrings.
Hamstring
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What muscles do trunk curls work?
Trunk curls are the only exercise which effectively isolate the abdominal muscles. All other abdominal muscles - e.g. sit ups, leg raises, etc. - primarily work the iliopsoas muscles of the hips, not the abdominals.
How do you work out your leg muscles?
The best way is to go to a gym and work out on the machines to do exercises such as hamstring curls, leg extensions, leg presses and squats can be done without machines. But you should get instructions on how to do them properly by a professional trainor.
What muscle groups can you work out with exercise bands?
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The bones and muscles of the leg work together when the leg moves. The bones give the leg its structure, while the muscles hang onto the bones and allow the leg to actually move. The muscles make their movements via contractions and expansions.
How should leg curls be integrated into a workout?
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What muscles are used in leg raises?
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Are the leg muscles superficial to the skin od your leg?
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Inner outer thigh workout?
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