About this exercise
The seated leg curl isolates the hamstrings, building strength and size in the back of the thighs as you curl the pad down against resistance.
Seated leg curl
Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Seated leg curl.
EasyHamstrings
How to Perform
- Sit on the machine with your back against the pad and your lower legs resting over the roller pad
- Adjust the thigh pad so it secures your legs and grip the handles
- Curl your lower legs down and back by contracting your hamstrings
- Pause briefly at the bottom and squeeze your hamstrings
- Slowly return your legs to the starting position under control
- Repeat for the desired number of repetitions
Muscle Activation
Primary
Hamstrings
Common Mistakes
Common mistakes content is coming soon.
About the Seated leg curl
The Seated leg curl is a foundational movement that builds strength and muscle through controlled, progressive overload. Train it 1 to 2 times per week with 3 to 5 working sets per session, gradually adding weight or reps as form holds up.
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