Leg curl

The leg curl, also known as hamstring curl, is an isolation exercise that targets the hamstring muscles.

[1] The exercise involves flexing the lower leg against resistance towards the buttocks.

There are three types of leg curls.

Other exercises that can be used to strengthen the hamstrings include the glute-ham raise and the deadlift.

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Lying leg curl
Standing leg curl at the finishing phase
Seated leg curl at starting phase
Seated leg curl at finishing phase