Russian Leg Curl

Lost Dog · 07-14-2005, 02:19 AM

Anyone have a description? I can find "leg curl," but not "Russian Leg Curl."

It's an alternative to a "Glute Ham Raise," which requires a special machine, apparently.

Craig · 07-14-2005, 08:32 AM

I think it is a partner assisted GHR where your partner holds down your ankles. These are done on the floor.

Craig

JMR · 07-14-2005, 09:02 AM

So it's basically a natural ham raise then? You can do them on a lat pulldown station too.

chris_f · 07-14-2005, 09:15 AM

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Originally posted by JMR:
So it's basically a natural ham raise then? You can do them on a lat pulldown station too.

can you explain a little how you'd do them on the pulldown station? I'm curious.

Iceztiq · 07-14-2005, 09:21 AM

yeah, how?

gobbla · 07-14-2005, 09:31 AM

you'd put your feet behind the knee pad, and rest your shins on the butt pad.

JMR · 07-14-2005, 09:34 AM

Exactly and you can actually use the pulldown bar for assistance if you need it. It's a bit awkward to get used to but it does work. Supposedly not as good a real GHR machine because you don't have a solid plate to ram your feet into which changes the muscles emphasized to some degree.

Iceztiq · 07-15-2005, 03:41 AM

ah, i see. All the lat pulldown machine i've ever encountered have butt pads that are only less than 12 inches in width. So, i was kinda wondering how that would fit both knees.

JMR · 07-15-2005, 08:44 AM

It's wide enough for me.

Lost Dog · 07-15-2005, 09:27 AM

Thanks! Much appreciated.

chris_f · 07-15-2005, 11:54 AM

good stuff... Cheers guys!

Lost Dog · 07-15-2005, 03:36 PM

I found a couple of links and articles, here:

GHR!!!!!!!

I tried them in the lat pulldown setup, but failed! Things were busy, I looked like an idiot, cable too short, I moved on...

One of the 5 or 6 back extension thingies at my gym is very adjustable. I was able to make it level and adjust things to approximate a GHR setup. If only there was more padding! Ouch! Anyhow, they were really hard. I might try them on a ball next time. They ball looks like it would be easier on the quads.

JMR · 07-15-2005, 04:12 PM

They're not easy to do. They will definitely abuse the hell out of your hamstrings.

bipennate · 07-16-2005, 01:46 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Lost_Dog:
I found a couple of links and articles, here:

GHR!!!!!!!

I tried them in the lat pulldown setup, but failed! Things were busy, I looked like an idiot, cable too short, I moved on...

One of the 5 or 6 back extension thingies at my gym is very adjustable. I was able to make it level and adjust things to approximate a GHR setup. If only there was more padding! Ouch! Anyhow, they were really hard. I might try them on a ball next time. They ball looks like it would be easier on the quads.

OMG!!! I used to do those all the time...I completely forgot about those! God, they'll kick your ass! Good stuff...thanks!