Hamstrings · Leverage machine · Beginner

How to do Lever Seated Leg Curl

The lever seated leg curl is a machine-based exercise that targets the hamstrings. It involves curling your lower legs against resistance while seated, isolating the hamstrings and minimizing involvement from other muscle groups.

Primary muscle: Hamstrings
Also works: Calves
Equipment: Leverage machine
Level: Beginner
Category: Legs

How to do Lever Seated Leg Curl, step by step

Adjust the machine to fit your body and sit on it with your back against the backrest.
Place your lower legs under the padded lever, just above your ankles.
Grasp the handles on the sides of the machine for support.
Keeping your upper legs stationary, exhale and curl your legs up as far as possible.
Hold the contracted position for a brief pause as you squeeze your hamstrings.
Inhale and slowly lower the lever back to the starting position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

Muscles worked

Lever Seated Leg Curl works your hamstrings as the main mover, with help from your calves.

Track Lever Seated Leg Curl in SPLYT

Lever Seated Leg Curl is already in SPLYT’s exercise library. Log your sets, reps and weight on iPhone or Apple Watch, with last time’s weights already filled in.

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