Seated Leg Curl
The Seated Leg Curl primarily works the Biceps Femoris (Long Head), Semimembranosus, Semitendinosus, with secondary activation of the Biceps Femoris (Short Head) and stabilizer support from the Rectus Abdominis. It is a machine isolation exercise at beginner difficulty.
Seated machine leg curl with pad on thighs emphasizing hamstrings.
| Equipment | Machine |
|---|---|
| Difficulty | Beginner |
| Type | Isolation |
| Movement | Flexion |
| Force | Pull |
| Laterality | Bilateral |
| Primary | Biceps Femoris (Long Head), Semimembranosus, Semitendinosus |
| Secondary | Biceps Femoris (Short Head) |
Muscles Worked
Front
Back
Primary
Secondary
Stabilizer
Primary Muscles
- Primary Muscle Biceps Femoris (Long Head) (hamstrings)
- Primary Muscle Semimembranosus (hamstrings)
- Primary Muscle Semitendinosus (hamstrings)
Secondary Muscles
- Secondary Muscle Biceps Femoris (Short Head) (hamstrings)
Stabilizer Muscles
- Stabilizer Muscle Rectus Abdominis (core)
Instructions
- Preparation: Adjust machine seat and pads to fit body. Sit or position body in machine. Execution: Contract target muscles to move through full range of flexion. Return to starting position under control. Repeat. Comments: Maintain control throughout movement to fully engage the Biceps Femoris (Long Head), Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus.
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