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Lying Leg Curl

Also known as Prone Leg Curl

HamstringsMachineIsolationBilateralBeginner
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01 /Setup

Lie face down with the knees just off the pad edge and the ankle pad resting above the heels.

02 /Execution

Curl the heels toward the hips, then lower under control until the legs are nearly straight.

03 /Key Cues
  • Keep the hips down on the pad
  • Hold the handles lightly
  • Even tempo throughout
04 /Common Mistakes
  • Lifting the hips off the bench
  • Jerking the weight up
  • Cutting the range short
05 /Variations
  • Single-leg lying curl
06 /Alternatives
07 /Evidence / References

No verified references have been added for this exercise yet. This section is awaiting review — nothing here is cited until a source is confirmed.