Selectorised machine

Seated Leg Curl

A seated machine that bends the knee against a lower-leg roller. It trains the back of the thigh through a supported, repeatable path.
All equipment guides
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Start position
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Finish position
MOVEMENT PATH
The lower leg curls down and back.
MUSCLES WORKED

Primary and supporting roles, kept distinct.

45° view
Primary
Hamstrings
Supporting
Calves
PRIMARY
Hamstrings
SUPPORTING
Calves

How to set it up

1
Align the knee with the machine pivot and support the back against the pad.
2
Place the ankle roller just above the heels and secure the thigh pad.
3
Hold the handles so the hips remain still.

How the movement works

1
Bend the knees to draw the lower roller down and back beneath the seat.
2
Return the roller slowly until the legs approach the starting position.
RECORD IT IN SELFMATE

Load + repetitions

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Equipment geometry and adjustment points vary by manufacturer. Follow the placard on the specific machine and ask a qualified trainer when you are unsure.
Your next session

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Use the guide here, then open SelfMate beside the equipment when you are ready to record the work.
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