HamstringsBeginner
Seated Leg Curl
How to do it
- 1
Sit with the back pad adjusted so your knees align with the pivot.
- 2
Lock the thigh pad down and place the lower pad behind your ankles.
- 3
Curl your legs down and back as far as possible.
- 4
Return slowly to the start.
Common mistakes
- Leaving the thigh pad loose.
- Rushing the eccentric.
Tips
- The seated version trains hamstrings in a lengthened position — very effective.
- Lean your torso slightly forward for a bigger stretch.