Leg Curl Definition

noun
An exercise, usually performed lying on the stomach with weights, in which one lifts one or both heels towards the buttocks and then returns to the starting position, while the rest of the body is kept immobile.
American Heritage

(weightlifting) An exercise performed on a machine in which the hamstring muscles are exerted to bend the knee while acting against resistance applied to the lower calf. The exercise may be performed while prone or standing, depending on the design of the machine.

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Synonyms:
  • leg curling

Other Word Forms of Leg Curl

Noun

Singular:
leg curl
Plural:
leg-curls

Origin of Leg Curl

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