Single-leg seated leg curl (One-leg seated leg curl, Unilateral leg curl, Single-leg machine leg curl)

Muscles

• Semitendinosus
• Semimembranosus
• Biceps femoris (short)
• Biceps femoris (long)

Technique

1. Sit in the Seated leg curl machine with the back of one lower calf resting on top of the padded lever.
2. Secure the upper thigh pad tightly and grip the handles on the seat.
3. Flex your working knee to pull the pad down and back toward your glutes.
4. Slowly return the lever to the extended starting position.

Form tips

1. Adjust the thigh pad down securely above your working knee to prevent hip movement.
2. Keep your ankle flexed throughout the curl to maintain tension.

Similar Exercises

• Banded hamstring curl lying
• Banded hamstring curl standing
• Harop curl
• Hip thrust
• Nordic curl

Equipment

• Seated leg curl machine