MOVEMENT GUIDE / MACHINE
Seated hamstring curl
Curl smoothly and return slowly.
Target muscles
Hamstrings and posterior chain
Setup
Set your hips and trunk before moving; begin with light resistance.
Perform the move
Curl smoothly and return slowly. Return slowly to the starting position. Keep breathing and stop if the movement causes pain.
Why use it?
Strengthen the back of the thighs for hinging and knee control.
Common mistake
Swinging the pad
Alternative
Slider hamstring curl
Opens the publisher’s original page. Use your session’s written prescription for sets and repetitions.
Exercise within a comfortable range. Stop if a movement causes pain.
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