Lever Seated Leg Curl
Builds your hamstrings, helping with running, squats and deadlifts while improving knee stability.
Muscles worked
§ 01 · MusclesHow to perform
§ 02 · Steps- 01
Sit in the seated leg curl machine and adjust the seat so your knee joint is aligned with the machine's pivot.
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Place your ankles behind the roller pad just above your Achilles tendon and keep your thighs firmly against the thigh pad.
- 03
Grip the handles and brace your core: keep your core tight and your hips firmly on the seat.
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Curl your knees by pulling the roller down and back under control, squeeze your hamstrings at the top, and hold a brief contraction.
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Slowly and under control, lower the weight back to the starting position without letting your glutes lift off the seat.
Beginner's guide
§ 03 · GuideBuilds your hamstrings, helping with running, squats and deadlifts while improving knee stability.
You should feel it in your hamstrings. It should not be felt in your lower back or through hip movement.
A common mistake is lifting your hips or using too much weight. Keep your hips on the pad and control the lowering phase.
How to get started at the gym
§ 04 · SisuLiftLever Seated Leg Curl is ready to go in the SisuLift exercise library. The app builds you a program, suggests starting weights and shows this same animation during your workout at the gym.
- ·A ready training program based on your goal
- ·Starting weight suggestions and automatic progression
- ·Set logging and rest timer at the gym
Tips
§ 05 · TipsKeep the movement at the knee joint and avoid lifting your hips or overextending your lower back. Adjust the weight so you can perform the full range of motion and a controlled lowering phase.
This exercise isolates the hamstrings and allows you to load them safely on the machine.
More exercises: Hamstrings
§ 06 · Same muscles
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