Lying Leg Curl

An isolation exercise for the hamstrings using a leg curl machine.

How to do it

1. Lie face down on the leg curl machine with ankles under the pad.
2. Curl your heels toward your glutes.
3. Squeeze your hamstrings at the top.
4. Lower with control.
5. Repeat.

Tips

• Keep your hips pressed into the bench throughout the set.
• Avoid jerking the weight up with your lower back.
• Use a full range of motion without letting the stack slam down.

Muscles

Primary: Hamstrings

Secondary: Calves (gastrocnemius)