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December 14, 2025

Hamstring Exercise: Seated Leg Curls

Seated Leg Curls Exercise Example VideoPrimary Muscle

Hamstrings

Secondary Muscles

None

Equipment Needed

Seated Leg Curl Machine

Mechanics Type

Isolation

Proper Exercise Technique



Position your body in the seated leg curl machine by sitting down and adjusting the leg pad so that it rests on your ankles. Grip the handles at your sides and curl the weight towards your body. Squeeze your hamstrings at the bottom and then return the weight back to the starting position. Continue the exercise until you have reached muscular failure.

Seated Leg CurlsSeated leg Curls

Tip: Make sure to keep full tension on the hamstrings by utilizing a full range of motion. This means curling the weight all the way down and by getting a full stretch at the top of the movement. Remember not to rest the weights at any point during the exercise as this will take the stress off the hamstrings and minimize muscle stimulation.

Seated Leg Curl Exercise Video

 

Seated Leg Curls Hamstring Exercise Video Free Example

 

 

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