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Leg curl Background

Description

The leg curl is an ideal machine for training the back of the thighs and buttocks without putting too much strain on the spine. The machine is suitable for beginners as the movement is guided. The leg curl is also a good exercise for advanced users.
Exercise

Leg curl

(copy)Prone
Type: Bilateral Rest: 180s Equipment: Beinbeuger sitzend

Tutorial

  1. 1
    Adjust the machine settings so that they are right for you. Lie on your stomach on the pad and hold on to the handles (if available).
  2. 2
    Position your knees on the cushion and your heels under the roller. Your legs are almost fully extended backwards.
  3. 3
    Bend your knee joints forcefully by pushing your heels back against the pad. Move backwards until the maximum contraction is reached. Hold the position briefly and exhale.
  4. 4
    Stretch your knee joints slowly and in a controlled manner until your legs are stretched again and you are in the starting position.
  5. 5
    One repetition has now been completed. Repeat this process for the specified number of repetitions.
Tip
Do not fully straighten your legs and bring your heels as far back as possible. Your knee joint should be in line with the machine's pivot joint.

Muscle groups

Primary
  • Thighs (hamstrings)
Secondary
  • Calf
Tertiary

Equipment

  • Seated leg curl

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