/
3
 sets
Duration required
12
 reps
Focus Area required
1
 m 
30
 s rest
Back

Leg Curl (Standing)

Key Points:

  • Adjust so knee is aligned with the pivot point of the machine and padding on lower calf.
  • Contract your hamstrings to the curl pad up and towards the back of your thighs as far as it feels comfortable.
  • Briefly hold at that point then slowly extend back to the starting position in a controlled manner.

Common Mistakes:

  • Fully locking out the leg on reps.
  • Foot angling too far in or outwards.
  • Upper body moving too much.

Where you should 'feel it':

Primary Muscles:
Hamstrings
Secondary Muscles:
Calves
Muscle diagram with the following muscles highlighted Hamstrings, Calves

Similar Exercises

Place one foot onto the platform and adjust to allow your knee to be aligned with the pivot point of the machine, then adjust the pad to be against the bottom of your calf.

Start by contracting your hamstring to the curl pad up and towards the back of your thighs, go as far as comfortable, then slowly extend back to the starting position in a controlled manner. Tense your core and use the hand grips to ensure your upper body movement remains stable. Repeat for the desired amount of repetitions, then switch sides.

Avoid the use of excessive momentum, swinging the pad without control.

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