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Hamstring Curl

An isolation exercise that targets the hamstring muscles through knee flexion movements using a machine, providing focused development of the back thigh muscles.

Exercise Overview

Category

General Resistance

Exercise_Type

Strength

Difficulty_Level

Beginner

Technique

Lie prone on the hamstring curl machine with your ankles positioned under the roller. Curl your legs by bending your knees to bring the roller toward your glutes, then return to the starting position with controlled movement.

Starting Position

Lie prone on the hamstring curl machine with legs extended, ankles positioned under the roller, and body in a straight line.

Finishing Position

Return to the starting position with legs fully extended, maintaining the same prone position throughout the movement.

Form Cues

Keep your hips down, curl your legs fully, control the movement, maintain proper form, breathe steadily

Common Mistakes

Using momentum, incomplete range of motion, lifting hips, using too much weight, not controlling the movement

Progression Tips

Increase weight gradually, add pause at peak contraction, perform variations, incorporate tempo changes, try different foot positions.

Regression Tips

Use lighter weight, focus on form over weight, reduce range of motion, practice proper form, work on control.

Safety Notes

Maintain proper form to avoid hamstring strain. Stop if you experience knee or hamstring pain. Keep your hips down throughout the movement. Ensure the machine is properly adjusted for your height.