Seated leg curl
A hamstrings exercise with gym machine. The technique in 7 steps and the muscles it works.
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How to do it
- 1
Adjust the machine to fit your body and sit on it with your back against the backrest.
- 2
Place your lower legs under the padded lever, just above your ankles.
- 3
Grasp the handles on the sides of the machine for support.
- 4
Keeping your upper legs stationary, exhale and curl your legs up as far as possible.
- 5
Hold the contracted position for a brief pause as you squeeze your hamstrings.
- 6
Inhale and slowly lower the lever back to the starting position.
- 7
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.
Muscles worked
- Primary
- Hamstrings
- Secondary
- Calves
- Equipment
- Gym machine
Alternatives
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At a glance
- Primary
- Hamstrings
- Secondary
- Calves
- Equipment
- Gym machine
- Steps
- 7
