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Standing Leg Curl

MachineIsolationEasy to learnOne side at a time
Front
Back
Primary Secondary

Works

Hamstrings

Also calves

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How to do itPicture · 3 steps
  1. 1Pad just above the heel
  2. 2Curl your heel toward your glutes
  3. 3Lower slowly to a full stretch

Most common mistake

Lifting the hip to swing the weight.

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Why research scores it 88
Target tension · 35%5/5
Loaded stretch · 25%3/5
Progression · 20%5/5
Low cost · 20%5/5
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