Arms and calves · New to it
Seated Leg Curl
A hamstring curl from a seat, which trains the hamstrings at a longer length than the lying version.
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- Works
- hamstrings; also calves
- Kit
- Machine
- Dose
- 10 to 15 reps
It goes into the workout in progress at the Bench, as a new group in its main set.
Set up
Sit with your back on the pad and knees lined up with the pivot. Lower the thigh pad onto your legs and rest your heels on the roller.
While you move
- Thigh pad snug
- Pull your heels under the seat
- Hold the squeeze
- Let the legs straighten slowly
Avoid
- A loose thigh pad that lets the hips lift
- Using momentum
- Cutting the stretch short