Lie prone on bench with knees just beyond edge of bench and lower legs under lever pads. Execution Raise lever pads to back of thighs by flexing knees. Lower lever pads until knees are straight.
Comments Keep torso on bench to reduce hyperextension of the lower back.
Most machines are angled at the users hip to position the hamstring in a more favorable mechanical position. Pectineus, Adductor Longus, and Brevis do not act as antagonist stabilizers when hips are already initially bent.