- Main muscle
- Hamstrings
- Also works
- Mostly just that one
- Equipment
- Leg curl & extension
How to do it
- Sit with the lower pad behind your ankles and the upper pad locked on your thighs.
- Curl your heels down and back as far as you can.
- Let your legs straighten slowly.
Common mistakes
- Lifting your hips off the seat.
- Letting the weight yank your legs straight.
Know what to lift next
Iron Streak puts lifts like the Seated Leg Curl into a weekly plan built around your goal, schedule and equipment. Every set shows the weight and reps to aim for, and your streak keeps score.