Standing Cable Leg Curl
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Muscles worked
- High load
- Hamstrings · Knee flexion
- Low load
- Calves · Gastrocnemius
Primary muscles
Secondary muscles
How to do it
Attach an ankle cuff to a low pulley. Face the machine, hold it for balance, and stand with the working leg slightly behind you. Bend that knee to bring your heel toward your glutes, then lower slowly.
Form cues
- Keep your thighs still.
- Curl without swinging.
Safety
Talk to a professional before this exercise if you have any of the following:
KneeHipAnkleLower back
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.