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Seated Leg Curl

A accessory isolation movement for hamstrings.

Equipment

machines

Typical range

8–25 reps

Also trains

No secondary emphasis listed

Set up

Align the knees with the pivot and secure the thigh pad.

Execute

Curl the lower legs down while the hips stay against the seat.

Return slowly until the hamstrings are lengthened.

Coaching cues

• Pin the thighs down.
• Control the final inches.

Common mistakes

• Allowing the hips to lift.
• Letting the stack drop on the return.

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