Muscles Trained: Hamstrings

Intro: Leg curls are a decent exercise that work as a nice accessory to an already established leg routine. Many variations of this exercise exist. They can be done standing, seated, kneeling or lying. This article will focus on the lying leg curls. There is a lower back injury risk when performing this exercise. It is recommended that you learn proper form before adding too much weight. Warming up with leg curls before performing an exercise such as straight leg deadlifts is done by many bodybuilders and weightlifters.

How it is performed: Approach the leg curl machine and adjust it according to your specific body preferences. The most important thing to remember is to keep your butt from coming up from the machine. This can be avoided by using a weight that you can handle. Lie on the machine face down and grab the handles. Position your legs under the pad and curl the weight to the back of your thighs. Lower the weight in a slow and controlled manner back to the original starting point. Complete your desired number of repetitions with proper form.

As stated earlier, some machines are a bit different. You should get a feel for the machine before starting a work set. Other variations of the lift will be talked about in the future.