Leg Curl
beginner Accessory
Primary Hamstrings
Secondary
Calves
Equipment
leg curl machine
Table of Contents
Lie face down on the leg curl machine with the pad resting on your lower calves. Curl your heels toward your glutes, squeezing your hamstrings at the top. Lower with control.
Pro Tips
- Squeeze hard at the top for a full contraction
- Control the negative — don’t let the weight drop
- Avoid lifting your hips off the pad
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