Isolation
A cable machine can be great for isolating various parts of the legs including the hamstrings.
Big Burn
Standing leg curls can make the legs burn as it takes a good deal of concentration and intensity just to hold the upper leg steady throughout the movement.
Variations
For those of you who love free weights, be sure to throw in some cables or machines to mix it up. Variations in your training are a big bonus for muscle growth and overall progress. As always muscle helps us burn fat as we hold onto our muscle and metabolism.
Challenges
It can be a big challenge to hold the upper leg steady to isolate the hamstring. This is both good and bad.
Avoid Momentum
The bad part of trying to hold the upper leg stead is that momentum can become an issue. Too much momentum of the upper body and upper leg can result is less isolation of the target muscle. However, when done correctly the burn and unique targeting can be wonderful.
Form & Safety
As always form and safety is extremely important. Injury is always possible. I have been doing movements like this for 26 years and adding weight is natural for me. Use caution and consult professionals. But keep in mind rule 2! Intensity is one of the rules I have lived by for over 26 years.
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I have kept lean and athletic for over 26 years by creating a demand for calories and eating sensibly. Working muscle, growing muscle and sustaining muscle all take calories! With a sensible diet, the extra calorie demand allows me to burn off calories that might otherwise be stored as fat.
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