Hamstring curls
Starting Posture
1. Lie face down on the leg curl machine, with your legs fully extended and your heels against the padded lever. Hold onto the handles for stability.
How to Exercise
2. Exhale as you bend your knees and curl your heels towards your glutes, keeping your upper legs firmly on the pad. Hold the peak contraction for a moment.
Breath Control
3. Inhale as you slowly return to the starting position, straightening your legs fully and feeling the stretch in your hamstrings.
Common errors
6. Common mistakes include lifting the hips off the pad, arching the back, or not fully extending the legs at the starting position. Keep proper form and technique to maximize the effectiveness of the hamstring curls.
Weights
7. Start with a moderate weight that challenges your hamstrings but allows you to complete the set with proper form. Gradually increase the weight as you build strength and endurance.
Grips
Variations
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Sample workouts with this movement
Fit! Programs featuring this exercise
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FlagFit
Kyrie Fontana
Project Calisthenics
Simon Ata
Mobility for athletes
John Lindsey
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Gregoire Bellemare
Comments and tips
4. Make sure to maintain a slow and controlled movement throughout the exercise to fully engage your hamstrings. Focus on squeezing and activating your hamstrings with each repetition. Adjust the weight according to your fitness level and aim for a full range of motion.
Cautions
5. Avoid using momentum to lift the weight and swinging your legs. Check the machine settings and adjust the seat and lever according to your comfort and proper alignment. Stop the exercise if you feel any pain or discomfort.