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Seated Leg Curl

How to do it with good form, the muscles it works and what you need.

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Main muscle
Hamstrings
Also works
Mostly just that one
Equipment
Leg curl & extension

How to do it

  1. Sit with the lower pad behind your ankles and the upper pad locked on your thighs.
  2. Curl your heels down and back as far as you can.
  3. Let your legs straighten slowly.

Common mistakes

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