Leg Curl
Hamstrings
Glutes
Calves
Leg Curl Machine
Setup
Adjust the machine to fit your body. Lie face down on the machine with your knees just off the edge of the pad and the ankle pad resting just above your heels.
How to perform
- Curl your legs up towards your glutes in a smooth, controlled motion.
- Squeeze your hamstrings at the top of the movement.
- Slowly lower the weight back to the starting position.
Form cues
- Keep your hips pressed into the pad throughout the movement.
- Avoid using momentum to lift the weight.
- Control the entire range of motion, both up and down.
Common mistakes
- Lifting your hips off the pad.
- Swinging the weight up too quickly.
- Not using a full range of motion.