Standing Leg Curls - UK-Muscle Body Building Community

SCJP · 28-07-2007, 05:09 PM

I've got a sciatic problem & therefore am trying not to do heavy (for me) SLDL's or Romanians. As an alternative hamstring exercise I had a go on the lying leg curl machine, which seemed ok, but my gym have since ditched it, togther with the old seated leg curl machine, & brought in a sh!tty seated machine that threatens to remove your knee caps if you try & contract your hams fully.

As a consequence of the above I thought I'd try some standing leg curls, & as this is a compound move I thought it would be an exellent alternative.

I tried doing them today, but they felt terrible. I struggled not to thrust my @rse backwards & couldn't contract my ham fully for the final 1/3 of the movement. The weight was not very high so I'm wondering if this is just a flexibility issue or do I have seriously weak hams?

Next week I might try the Ninepack slow lifting method, with an even lower weight & very strict form, or I might try them lying on my back, however I'm starting to think that the exercise might be a waste of time.

I did try light SLDL's with a shrug at the top, & these felt 'productive' so maybe I should stick with these?

What about the sciatic problem - any suggestions?

If anyone has any ideas or thoughts on the above I'd be very grateful to hear them.

SCJP · 01-08-2007, 10:03 PM

Has anyone got any feedback for me?

SCJP · 05-08-2007, 01:42 PM

This thread has now been superseded, you unhelpful f*ckers.

Please see new thread & offer helpful advice for the chance to enjoy eternal glory:

http://www.uk-muscle.co.uk/back/2316...tml#post288734

28-07-2007, 05:09 PM	#1 (permalink)
SCJP Looking Freaky Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SW Herts Posts: 972	Standing Leg Curls I've got a sciatic problem & therefore am trying not to do heavy (for me) SLDL's or Romanians. As an alternative hamstring exercise I had a go on the lying leg curl machine, which seemed ok, but my gym have since ditched it, togther with the old seated leg curl machine, & brought in a sh!tty seated machine that threatens to remove your knee caps if you try & contract your hams fully. As a consequence of the above I thought I'd try some standing leg curls, & as this is a compound move I thought it would be an exellent alternative. I tried doing them today, but they felt terrible. I struggled not to thrust my @rse backwards & couldn't contract my ham fully for the final 1/3 of the movement. The weight was not very high so I'm wondering if this is just a flexibility issue or do I have seriously weak hams? Next week I might try the Ninepack slow lifting method, with an even lower weight & very strict form, or I might try them lying on my back, however I'm starting to think that the exercise might be a waste of time. I did try light SLDL's with a shrug at the top, & these felt 'productive' so maybe I should stick with these? What about the sciatic problem - any suggestions? If anyone has any ideas or thoughts on the above I'd be very grateful to hear them.

01-08-2007, 10:03 PM	#2 (permalink)
SCJP Looking Freaky Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SW Herts Posts: 972	Re: Standing Leg Curls Has anyone got any feedback for me?

05-08-2007, 01:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
SCJP Looking Freaky Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: SW Herts Posts: 972	Re: Standing Leg Curls This thread has now been superseded, you unhelpful f*ckers. Please see new thread & offer helpful advice for the chance to enjoy eternal glory: http://www.uk-muscle.co.uk/back/2316...tml#post288734

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