Exercises

Seated leg curl

Bend your knees against the roller while your hips remain bent and your back stays supported.

Seated leg curl with a thigh restraint and a roller behind the lower legs.

Machine · Seated

Source: NASM · Seated Leg Curl

Step by step

  1. Adjust the seat so your knees align with the machine's pivot. Rest against the backrest.
  2. Secure the thigh pad and position the moving roller behind your lower legs, above your heels.
  3. Draw your heels down and back under the seat, keeping your torso still.
  4. Straighten your legs again slowly, controlling the resistance.

Common mistakes

  • Lifting your hips away from the seat.
  • Jerking the roller or letting the weight drop.

Anatomy and technique: the references below. Region boundaries and movement diagrams are schematic. Exercise images are AI-generated illustrations.