excellent hamstring builder with consistent tension throughout the range
machine-based isolation exercise allowing focused hamstring development
seated variation provides better stretch than lying variation
Execution
Sit in the leg curl machine with your back against the pad and position the pad
behind your lower legs. Adjust the seat so your knees align with the machine's
pivot point.
extend your legs fully to feel the stretch in your hamstrings
curl your heels toward your glutes by bending at the knees
pull through the full range until your knees are maximally bent
pause briefly in the contracted position
control the negative back to the fully stretched position
Focus on a full stretch at the bottom of each rep to maximize hamstring
development.
Purpose
excellent hamstring builder with consistent tension throughout the range
machine-based isolation exercise allowing focused hamstring development
seated variation provides better stretch than lying variation
Execution
Sit in the leg curl machine with your back against the pad and position the pad
behind your lower legs. Adjust the seat so your knees align with the machine's
pivot point.
extend your legs fully to feel the stretch in your hamstrings
curl your heels toward your glutes by bending at the knees
pull through the full range until your knees are maximally bent
pause briefly in the contracted position
control the negative back to the fully stretched position
Focus on a full stretch at the bottom of each rep to maximize hamstring
development.