Leg curl · Coached in Recomp

Leg curl

The leg curl is a beginner leg curl exercise for your hamstrings, using leg curl.

Main muscles
Hamstrings
Equipment
Leg curl
Level
Beginner
Leg curl, starting position
Start
Leg curl, end position
Finish

Setup

Lie face down with the roller just above your heels and knees just off the bench edge.

How to do it

  1. Curl your heels towards your bum.
  2. Squeeze.
  3. Lower slowly.

Coaching cues

  • Hips stay pressed into the pad.
  • Full range.

Common mistakes

  • Hips lifting.
  • Jerking the weight.

Alternatives to the leg curl

Back extension Back extension bench Cable pull-through Cable stack Dumbbell hip thrust Dumbbells, Flat bench Dumbbell Romanian deadlift Dumbbells Glute bridge Body weight Barbell hip thrust Barbell, Flat bench