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. There are seated leg curls, lying leg curls, and standing leg curls.

Lying leg curl

Standing leg curl at the finishing phase

Seated leg curl at starting phase

Seated leg curl at finishing phase

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

References

1. Thapa, Shiva Bikram; Basnet, Suresh; Khanal, Raju (2021-12-29). "Eccentric and Concentric Motion Motion of Hamstring during the Leg Curl". Journal of Institute of Science and Technology. 26 (2): 111–117. doi:10.3126/jist.v26i2.41546. ISSN 2467-9240.