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How to do Seated Leg Curl

Primary muscle: Legs · Secondary: Calves

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Seated Leg Curl start and end positionSeated Leg Curl start and end position

Step-by-step

  1. Sit on the machine so the upper pad secures your thighs and the lower pad sits behind your heels.
  2. Rest your back against the pad and grip the handles to stabilize your torso.
  3. Squeeze your hamstrings to pull your heels down under the seat.
  4. Pause briefly at the bottom, then return to the start under control.

Coaching tip

Rest your back against the pad, keep your knees fixed, and curl your heels down and under with control.

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