Hamstrings
Seated Band Hamstring Curl
A seated curl against a resistance band that trains the hamstrings with minimal equipment.
Primary musclesHamstrings
Energy burned
≈ 21 kcalFor 3 × 8–12, rest 90s · ≈ 3.7 kcal/min
Estimate range 16–26 kcal (±25 %)
Muscle mass worked8 %
Effort during a set5.9 MET
Your lean mass53.5 kgBody fat estimated from BMI and age
Estimate ±25 %: muscles worked (from the exercise data), sets, reps, rest and your body. See the planner for whole sessions.
Setup
- 1Anchor a band to a stable post at ankle height and sit facing it.
- 2Hook the band around one ankle and straighten that leg toward the anchor.
- 3Sit upright with your hands on the seat.
How to perform
- 1Draw your heel back and under the seat by bending the knee.
- 2Hold briefly with your hamstring tight.
- 3Let the leg extend slowly against the band's pull.
- 4Finish all reps, then change legs.
