Standing Leg Curl

Primary muscles
Hamstrings
Secondary muscles
Calves
Equipment
Machine
Movement pattern
None

Steps

  1. 1 Stand upright on a lever machine with one leg positioned so the back of your ankle rests against the padded lever.
  2. 2 Hold the machine handles for stability.
  3. 3 Flex your knee, pulling your heel towards your glutes against the resistance of the machine.
  4. 4 Slowly extend your leg back to the starting position, controlling the movement.
  5. 5 Complete your desired repetitions on one leg, then switch to the other leg.

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