1 / 6Seated Leg Curl
The seated machine curl for the hamstrings. Sitting up puts the muscle in a stretched position, which makes every rep count.
Legs
- Level
- Beginner
- Equipment
- Machine
- Main muscle
- Legs
- Also works
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- Beginner sets
- 3 × 10–15
- Rest
- 60 seconds
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See the app · coming soonHow to do it
- 1Sit with the pad behind your lower calves and the thigh pad locked down.
- 2Hold the handles.
- 3Bend your knees to pull the pad down and back.
- 4Return slowly.
Common mistakes
- Leaving the thigh pad loose
- Rocking the body to move the weight
- Rushing the way back up
Tips
- Lock the thigh pad down snugly
- Curl the pad down and back as far as you can
- Let it return slowly
Questions
Is seated better than lying?
Seated curls train the hamstrings from a longer stretch, which many find very effective. Both are good.
How heavy?
A weight you can move for 10–15 slow reps without lifting off the seat.
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