Exercise library · Legs
Lying Leg Curl.
Isolation exercise specifically designed to strengthen and develop the hamstrings.
BeginnerMachine

The numbers
Sets
3–4
Reps
10–15
Rest
45–75
Muscles
Primary
Hamstrings
The play-by-play
How to do it.
- Step 01
Lie face down on the leg curl machine with your knees just off the edge of the pad.
- Step 02
Position your ankles under the resistance pad, ensuring it rests on your lower calves.
- Step 03
Grasp the handles for stability and keep your hips pressed into the bench.
- Step 04
Curl your legs upwards, bringing your heels towards your glutes.
- Step 05
Squeeze your hamstrings at the peak of the contraction.
- 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.