Hamstrings
Lying Leg Curls
A machine exercise lying face down that isolates the hamstrings by curling the pad toward your glutes.
Primary musclesHamstrings
Energy burned
≈ 19 kcalFor 3 × 8–12, rest 90s · ≈ 3.3 kcal/min
Estimate range 14–24 kcal (±25 %)
Muscle mass worked8 %
Effort during a set5.0 MET
Your lean mass53.5 kgBody fat estimated from BMI and age
Machine / cable: about 15 % less than free weights.
Estimate ±25 %: muscles worked (from the exercise data), sets, reps, rest and your body. See the planner for whole sessions.
Setup
- 1Adjust the machine so the pad rests just above your heels and your knees line up with the pivot.
- 2Lie face down and hold the handles.
- 3Start with your legs nearly straight.
How to perform
- 1Curl your heels toward your glutes by bending your knees.
- 2Squeeze your hamstrings at the top.
- 3Lower the pad slowly until your legs are almost straight.
- 4Keep your hips pressed into the bench throughout.
