Exercise Lab

Seated Leg Curl

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Equipment

  • Seated leg-Curl Machine

Muscle Groups

  • Legs

Purposes

  • Hamstrings strength

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Description

  • Seated with your chest up, place the lower part of your calves over the ankle pad with the legs out in front.
  • Brace yourself by holding onto the handles.
  • Without moving your back or hips, pull the pad down and back as far as you can.
  • Slowly return to the start position.

ProTip

  • Keep the back straight

Mistakes

  • Arching the back excessively
  • Jerky pulling motion