Want to learn how to do Seated Leg Curl? Read on further for detailed workout instructions, notes, video and pro tips for learning proper form and train better for it.
WHAT IS SEATED LEG CURL?
This exercise helps in working out your Glutes & Hamstrings.
WHAT MUSCLES DOES SEATED LEG CURL WORKOUT?
Primary muscle: Glutes & Hamstrings are the primarily benefited muscles by performing this exercise.
WHAT EQUIPMENT DOES SEATED LEG CURL USE?
Seated Leg Curl Machine is used for this exercise.
HOW TO DO SEATED LEG CURL?
Performing the 4 steps below, you will be able to do this exercise properly:
- Fix the seated leg curl machine to a position, such that the foot pad lies just above your heels.
- Sit straight and put your abs to work as you keep your legs in front of you.
- Now curl your legs back steadily towards you and squeeze your calf muscles.
- While extending your legs in front of your once again, return to the starting position.
WHAT ARE THE PRECAUTIONS TO BE TAKEN WHILE PERFORMING SEATED LEG CURL?
Do not swing the weights and also do not to complete the movement too fast.
WHAT IS THE DIFFICULTY LEVEL OF PERFORMING SEATED LEG CURL?
This exercise is Easy to Moderate to perform.
WHO ALL CAN PERFORM SEATED LEG CURL?
Anyone can perform this exercise.
WHAT OTHER EXERCISES BENEFIT THE SAME PRIMARY MUSCLES AS SEATED LEG CURL DOES?
Yes, Following are the 5 exercises which benefits the same primary muscles as this exercise does:
- High Box Jump
- Dumbbell Squat Thrusters
- Stiff Legged Barbell Deadlift
- Flutter Kicks
- Dumbbell Deadlift
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