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The Hamstring Curl primarily targets the hamstrings through knee flexion. To set up, lie prone on a hamstring curl machine or stand facing a cable machine with an ankle strap attached just above your heels. Ensure your knees are aligned with the machine's pivot point. Exhale and curl your heels towards your glutes by contracting your hamstrings, squeezing at the peak. Slowly return to the starting position, controlling the eccentric phase, to maximize hamstring strength and hypertrophy.
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