Seated Leg Curl

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Watch Seated Leg Curl

Technique

How to perform Seated Leg Curl

1. Adjust the seat so your knees align with the machine's pivot and sit against the back pad.
2. Set the lower-leg pad just above your heels and secure the thigh pad above your knees.
3. Grasp the handles and begin with your legs extended in front of you within the machine's adjusted range.
4. Bend your knees to pull the lever down and back while keeping your thighs and torso still.
5. Pause briefly, then control the return toward the extended-leg position.

Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Biceps Femoris, Semimembranosus, Semitendinosus.