This fitness equipment isolates and strengthens the hamstring muscles located on the back of the thigh. A typical example involves a padded bench with an adjustable lever arm positioned against the lower legs. Users lie face down and curl their legs upward against resistance provided by weights or hydraulics.
Developing hamstring strength offers several advantages, including improved athletic performance, reduced risk of injury, and enhanced lower body stability. Historically, targeted hamstring exercises relied on bodyweight movements or resistance bands. Dedicated equipment emerged as fitness technology advanced, offering a more controlled and efficient training method.
