Best exercises for
Hinges and curls. You need both.
18 exercises · Waiting for the first lifter ratings · Updates live
Right now Seated Leg Curl ranks first, with an overall score of 95 from the research rubric. It’s followed by Standing Leg Curl and Lying Leg Curl. The best choice for you depends on your equipment and how it feels on your joints, which is why every exercise links to alternatives.
Why it ranks: Seated curls grew the hamstrings more than lying curls (+14% vs +9%) in a 12-week study.
How these scores are calculated →