One move
Seated Leg Curl
Strength
Lower body
How to read ahead. Do to go one move at a time.
Sit and curl the heels toward the glutes against resistance. Direct hamstring work with a supported position.
Option. Single-leg version once bilateral feels solid. Emphasize the squeeze at the end of the curl.
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1
Adjust the back pad and ankle pad so the knees are aligned with the pivot and the pad rests comfortably on the back of the lower legs.
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Sit tall, grip the handles lightly, and curl the heels down and back toward the seat.
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Squeeze the hamstrings at the peak contraction.
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Control the return until the legs are almost straight (keep a soft knee).
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Avoid arching the lower back or using momentum.
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Breathe steadily.