Leg Curls (Seated) | Gymacetamol

Muscles Worked

Primary

Hamstrings

Quick Cues

1

Curl heels toward your glutes

2

Squeeze at the top

3

Lower with control

4

Sit upright

Equipment Needed

Seated Leg Curl Machine

Sit on the seated leg curl machine and adjust the pad to rest on the back of your lower legs.
Grip the side handles.
Curl your legs down and back by bending your knees.
Squeeze your hamstrings at the fully contracted position.
Slowly return to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Common Mistakes

Leaning forward during the curl

Not adjusting the back pad correctly

Using momentum to swing the weight

Pro Tips

Adjust the shin pad to sit just above your Achilles tendon

Keep your back flat against the pad and avoid arching

Try doing single-leg reps for balanced hamstring development

Your Progress

Variations

Lying Leg Curl

Standing Leg Curl

Nordic Curl