Stand back up and repeat.
Dumbbell leg curl on floor.
However the resistance is applied.
Dumbbell lying leg curl.
On completion rest a moment and then do the same number of reps on the other leg.
Leg curl machines achieve this by having an angled bench.
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If you have access to dumbbells the lying dumbbell hamstring curl can replicate the movement of a lying leg curl machine.
This exercise is also called the slick floor bridge curl and bodyweight hamstring curl since your bodyweight serves as the resistance for this movement.
This dumbbell exercise is the old school equivalent of the hamstring curl machine.
It s a little tricky but once mastered will provide your hammies with a very effective workout.
A lying leg curl is often done on a weight machine at the gym but you can duplicate the lower body exercise at home using only a dumbbell or a resistance band.
See also lying leg curl seated leg curl and kneeling leg curl.
Otherwise the leg curl machine is recommended for leg curls.
1 4 dumbbell leg curls.