Platesmith
Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Lying Leg Curl, times your rest and tells you when to add weight. Free, with no ads.
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Muscles worked
| Main | Hamstrings |
| Also | Gastrocnemius |
Setup
Keep the hips pressed down so the hamstrings do all the curling.
How to do it well
- Lie face-down with the pad above the heels
- Curl the heels toward the glutes
- Lower under control
Common mistakes
- Lifting the hips off the pad
- Using momentum
Free programs with Lying Leg Curl
- Upper / Lower (4 day)
- Push / Pull / Legs (3 day)
- Push / Pull / Legs (6 day)
- Hypertrophy Block (4 day)
- Strength Wave (4 day)
- Machines Only: Upper / Lower (4 day)
Similar exercises
General guidance, not medical advice. Start lighter than you think, and check with a doctor first if you have a health condition or injury.