Leg curl
Also called hamstring curl, lying leg curl, seated leg curl
- Works
- Back of the thigh · hamstrings
- Needs
- Weight machines
Setup
Lie face down, or sit, as the machine is built. Set the pad just above your heels and line up your knees with the pivot.
Steps
- Bend your knees to pull the pad toward your buttocks.
- Hold for a moment.
- Lower slowly until your legs are almost straight.
Breathing
Breathe in as you lower. Breathe out as you lift.
Where you feel it
In the back of your thighs.
Common mistakes
- Lifting the hips to help.
- Letting the weight drop.
When to stop
Stop if you feel sharp pain, pain in a joint, dizziness or numbness.