Platesmith
Log it in Platesmith. The app shows last time's numbers on every set of Seated 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
The seated position stretches the hamstrings for strong contraction under load.
How to do it well
- Set the thigh pad and back support
- Curl the heels under the seat
- Control the return
Common mistakes
- Lifting the hips off the seat
- Using momentum
Free programs with Seated Leg Curl
- Gym Confidence: Machines (3 day)
- Twice a Week (full body)
- Strong for Life (2 day)
- Upper / Lower Starter (4 day)
- Machines Only: Upper / Lower (4 day)
- Glutes and Legs Starter (3 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.