Exercise · legs
Leg Curl
An isolation movement targeting the hamstrings directly.
Primary muscle
legs
Equipment
machine
Difficulty
beginner
Sets and reps
3 sets of 12-15 reps
How to perform
- 1Position yourself on the machine with the pad against your lower calves.
- 2Keep your hips pressed into the pad.
- 3Curl your heels toward your glutes by contracting the hamstrings.
- 4Lower under control without letting the weight stack drop.
Common mistakes
Lifting the hips off the pad to cheat.
Using momentum to swing the weight.
Cutting the range of motion short.