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Seated Leg Curl

Also known as Seated Hamstring Curl

HamstringsMachineIsolationBilateralBeginner
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01 /Setup

Sit with the knees aligned to the pivot, the pad low on the calves and the thigh restraint snug.

02 /Execution

Curl the heels down and back as far as comfortable, then return under control to a straight-leg stretch.

03 /Key Cues
  • Sit back into the pad
  • Keep the hips down
  • Control the return rather than letting it snap
04 /Common Mistakes
  • Lifting the hips to gain leverage
  • Partial range
  • Excessive speed
05 /Variations
  • Single-leg seated 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.