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Visual demonstration of the Seated Leg Curl Machine exercise

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Beginner

Difficulty
Beginner
Movement type
Strength
Primary muscles
Biceps
Secondary muscles
Glutes
Equipment
Machine
Exercise guide

Seated Leg Curl Machine

4 steps Updated 29/08/2026

Seated Leg Curl Machine is a resistance exercise targeting Hamstrings (Biceps Femoris, Semitendinosus, Semimembranosus) using Seated leg curl machine.

Step by step

How to perform it

  1. Sit on the machine with your back against the backrest and your legs fully extended. Adjust the backrest and leg pads so the pad rests just above your heels.
  2. Pull your heels down by bending your knees until the pad reaches down as far as possible.
  3. Pause for a second, then slowly return to the starting position.
  4. Repeat for the desired repetitions.
Seated Leg Curl Machine

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