Lying leg curl
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Muscles worked
- High load
- Hamstrings · Knee flexion
- Low load
- Calves
Primary muscles
Secondary muscles
How to do it
Lie face down with the knees just off the end of the pad and the roller sitting on the lower calves. Curl the heels toward the glutes as far as you can while keeping the hips pinned to the pad, then lower slowly under control. Hips lifting off the pad means the weight is too heavy — reduce the load rather than heaving.
Form cues
- Keep the hips pinned to the pad
- Control the negative
Safety
Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:
Knee
This is general exercise reference, not medical advice. Stop and consult a qualified professional if an exercise causes pain, and never work through joint pain.