Legs

Leg Curl

Sit or lie on the leg curl machine, and lift your legs up towards your butt, focusing on squeezing your hamstrings.

Leg curls are great for isolating your hamstrings, helping with strength, stability, and aesthetics in the back of your legs.

How to do Tips

Body Part: Legs
Level: Beginner
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Intermediate
Muscles: Hamstrings
Modality: Isolation
Direction: Pull
Equipment: Leg curl machine
Goal: Hypertrophy
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Strength

How to do:

1. Adjust the machine so the pad rests comfortably above your heels. 2. Sit or lie down and grip the handles for stability. 3. Slowly curl your legs towards your buttocks, squeezing your hamstrings at the top. 4. Lower back down in a controlled motion. 5. Repeat for 10-15 reps per set. 6. Aim for 3-4 sets.

Tips:

- Don't rush—keep it slow and controlled. - Focus on feeling the burn in your hamstrings. - Avoid lifting your hips off the machine. - Adjust the weight so you can complete your reps with proper form.