Hamstrings exercise

Standing Leg Curl

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

Place platform to one side of padded lever. Facing machine, stand to one side of padded roller. Place far leg on elevated platform. Position closest leg into apparatus by placing back of lower leg against lever roller. Place extra padded board between knee and edge of seat.…
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Illustration showing the Standing Leg Curl
Targets

Muscles worked

Hamstrings muscle Hamstrings Primary Calves muscle Calves Secondary
Gear

Equipment

Standing leg curl machine Standing leg curl machine
Technique

How to do the Standing Leg Curl

  1. 1 Place platform to one side of padded lever. Facing machine, stand to one side of padded roller. Place far leg on elevated platform. Position closest leg into apparatus by placing back of lower leg against lever roller. Place extra padded board between knee and edge of seat. Position knee forward securely against padded board and edge of seat. Bend over seat by bending hips and support torso with arms.
  2. 2 Pull lever to back of thigh by flexing knee. Return lever until knee is straight. Repeat. Continue with opposite leg.