Main muscle
Beginner
Standing leg curl
One leg at a time on the standing leg curl machine.
- Works
- Hamstrings
- Equipment
- Leg curl machine
How to do it
- 1Stand at the machine with the pad behind one ankle and hold the handles.
- 2Keep your thigh still and your hips square.
- 3Curl your heel towards your glutes.
- 4Lower slowly, then switch legs after the set.
Coach's tips
- Your knee stays in line with your standing leg.
Leg curl machine taken? Do this instead
Same muscles, different equipment. Closest match first.