Step by step instructions, muscle activation and variants for the Cable Standing Leg Curl.
The cable standing leg curl isolates the hamstrings one leg at a time using a low pulley cable with an ankle strap. Standing upright shifts the hip position compared to the prone machine version, providing a slightly different stimulus and engaging the glutes as stabilizers throughout the movement.
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The Cable Standing 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.