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MACHINE · BEGINNER

Seated Leg Curl

Hamstrings

CONTROLLED RANGE
01

Setup

  1. Align the machine pivot with the knee.
  2. Secure the thigh pad and place the lower pad above the heel.
02

Execution

  1. Curl the pad down without lifting the hips.
  2. Return slowly until the knees are nearly straight.
03

Feel and control

  • Hips heavy
  • Curl smoothly
  • Slow return
04

Avoid

  • Hips lifting
  • Bouncing the stack
  • Cutting the return short
BREATHING

Exhale while curling; inhale while returning.

TEMPO

2 seconds curl, 1 second squeeze, 3 seconds return

SAFETY

Do not force the knee past a comfortable range.