Seated Leg Curls
- Adjust the seated leg curl machine to position the footpad just above your heels.
- Sit upright and engage your abs as you position your legs in front of you.
- Begin to curly your legs back slowly towards you and flex your calf muscles as you do so.
- Return to the starting position by extending the legs in front of you again.
Tip: Try not to swing the weight or execute the movement too quickly.
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Seated leg curls is a gym work out exercise that targets hamstrings and also involves glutes & hip flexors. Refer to the illustration diagram and instructions above for how to perform this exercise correctly. Barbell split squats, ragdoll / forward bend / fold stretch / toe touches and reverse dumbbell lunges are related exercise that target the same muscle groups as seated leg curls. Visit our free illustrated exercise directory for more exercises to try in your workouts.
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