Reviewed exercise · beginner

Kneeling Leg Curl Machine

A accessory isolation movement for hamstrings.

Equipment

machines

Typical range

8–25 reps

Also trains

No secondary emphasis listed

Set up

Set the support pad and align the working knee with the machine pivot.

Execute

Curl the heel upward while the hips remain square, then lower slowly.

Complete the final repetition with the same controlled path, then return the load safely.

Coaching cues

• Keep hips level.
• Use a repeatable range.

Common mistakes

• Arching the back or lifting the support-side hip.
• Adding load after position or control is lost.

Modify or stop when relevant discomfort is reported. Educational content does not diagnose injury.