Hamstrings exercise

Lying Leg Curl

How to do the Lying Leg Curl with correct form — the muscles worked, equipment, and step-by-step technique from the Fitonist exercise library.

Lie face down on the lying leg curls machine, stretching your legs out fully. The roller pad should rest just above the heels, a few inches over your calves. Grasp the support handles on each side of the machine. Exhale and flex your knees, pulling your ankles as close to your…
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Illustration showing the Lying Leg Curl
Targets

Muscles worked

Hamstrings muscle Hamstrings Primary Calves muscle Calves Secondary
Gear

Equipment

Lying leg curl machine Lying leg curl machine
Technique

How to do the Lying Leg Curl

  1. 1 Lie face down on the lying leg curls machine, stretching your legs out fully. The roller pad should rest just above the heels, a few inches over your calves. Grasp the support handles on each side of the machine.
  2. 2 Exhale and flex your knees, pulling your ankles as close to your buttocks as possible. Keep your hips firmly on the bench. Hold briefly. Inhale as you return your feet to the starting position in a slow and controlled movement.