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Lying Leg Curl.

Isolation exercise specifically designed to strengthen and develop the hamstrings.

BeginnerMachine
Lying Leg Curl
The numbers
Sets
3–4
Reps
10–15
Rest
45–75
Muscles
Primary
Hamstrings
The play-by-play

How to do it.

  1. Step 01

    Lie face down on the leg curl machine with your knees just off the edge of the pad.

  2. Step 02

    Position your ankles under the resistance pad, ensuring it rests on your lower calves.

  3. Step 03

    Grasp the handles for stability and keep your hips pressed into the bench.

  4. Step 04

    Curl your legs upwards, bringing your heels towards your glutes.

  5. Step 05

    Squeeze your hamstrings at the peak of the contraction.

  6. Step 06

    Slowly lower the weight back to the starting position, controlling the movement.

What separates good from great

Pro cues.

  • Focus on a strong hamstring contraction at the top of the movement.

  • Avoid lifting your hips off the bench to maintain isolation.

  • Use a full range of motion without momentum for best results.