Leg Curls (Standing) | Gymacetamol

Muscles Worked

Primary

Hamstrings

Quick Cues

1

One leg at a time

2

Curl heel to your glute

3

Squeeze at the top

4

Lower with control

Equipment Needed

Standing Leg Curl Machine

Common Mistakes

Not stabilizing the standing leg

Using momentum to curl the weight

Leaning forward excessively

Pro Tips

Stand on one leg and curl the other behind you

Hold the handles for balance and focus on the hamstring squeeze

This variation provides a slightly different strength curve than lying curls

Your Progress

Variations

Lying Leg Curl

Seated Leg Curl

Single-Leg Romanian Deadlift