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'''Leg curl''' is an exercise intended to strengthen the [[hamstring]]. Some experts claim{{Who|date=July 2010}} that the '''leg curl''' is extremely targeted and does not represent a real world exertion. Because of this, they claim it does not strengthen all of the muscles groups involved and may actually cause injury when used in a real world situation. |
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'''Leg curl''' is gimmick exercise used by people who think it is strengthening their hamstring muscles, when in-fact they should be doing deep squats instead. |
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It is often believed{{Weasel-inline|date=July 2010}} in strength training that in order to properly strengthen the hamstring, compound exercises should be utilized such as the Glute-Ham Raise or the Deadlift. |
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Revision as of 20:55, 24 October 2010
Leg curl is an exercise intended to strengthen the hamstring. Some experts claim[who?] that the leg curl is extremely targeted and does not represent a real world exertion. Because of this, they claim it does not strengthen all of the muscles groups involved and may actually cause injury when used in a real world situation.
It is often believed[weasel words] in strength training that in order to properly strengthen the hamstring, compound exercises should be utilized such as the Glute-Ham Raise or the Deadlift.
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