Lying / Seated Leg Curl primarily works the hamstrings. It is categorized as a hinge movement and uses Machine.
- Primary muscles
- hamstrings
- Equipment
- Machine
- Movement pattern
- hinge
- Catalog difficulty
- 1 of 5
How to do Lying / Seated Leg Curl
- Curl the heels toward you, squeeze the hamstrings
- Control the return — don't let it snap back
Common mistakes
- Lifting the hips off the pad
- Going so heavy the range shortens
Muscles worked
The primary catalog target is hamstrings. Exercise feel varies with setup, range of motion, and individual anatomy.
Easier and harder options
Easier option: Glute Bridge
Related exercises and substitutions
A useful substitute should preserve the job this movement has in the session—not merely train a nearby body part. Explore the related Movviva guides below, then compare pattern, target muscles, available equipment, and difficulty.
Glute Bridge · Romanian Deadlift · Hip Thrust / Loaded Bridge · Single-Leg RDL · Hamstring Flow · Conventional Deadlift
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