Standing Leg Curl (Machine)

How to do it

1. Adjust the machine so the roller rests just above the heel of the working leg.
2. Hold the handles for balance and stand upright.
3. Curl your heel up toward your glute, keeping your upper body still.
4. Pause briefly at the top, then lower slowly and switch legs after your reps.

Key cues

• Roller just above the heel
• Stay upright
• Heel toward the glute
• Thigh stays still
• Lower slowly

Common mistakes

• Swinging the leg to move the weight
• Leaning or twisting the upper body
• Dropping the weight back down quickly

Muscles worked

Primary

Hamstrings

Equipment

Standing leg curl machine.

References

1. StrengthLog: Standing Leg Curl
2. Fitbod: Standing Leg Curl