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How to do the Standing Leg Curl - Learn Proper Standing Leg Curl Form
- Step 1: Position yourself on a leg curl machine so that your knees are against the knee pads and your chest is against the chest pad, resting your forearms against it.
- Step 2: Place the back of your right leg underneath the curl pad so your calf is pressing against it and your toes are extended straight. This is your starting position.
- Step 3: Exhale as you raise your right leg as high as possible.
- Step 4: Hold for a couple of counts and then inhale as you slowly lower your right leg back to the starting position.
- Step 5: Repeat for a complete set.
- Step 6: Switch sides.
Standing Leg Curl Variations and Standing Leg Curl Alternatives
- Variation 1: Perform this exercise with both legs simultaneosly.
- Variation 2: Alternate legs inbetween repetitions.
Standing Leg Curl Tips
- Tip 1: Position yourself so that your torso is at a 45 degree angle to maximize hamstring isolation.
- Tip 2: Stretch your hamstrings before and after this exercise to reduce risk of injury.
- Tip 3: Keep your back straight.
Standing Leg Curl Records and Standing Leg Curl Statistics from Site Users
| STATISTIC DESCRIPTION | MALE | FEMALE |
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| # of times this exercise has been used: | 35 | 3 |
| Average weight for this exercise: | 64 pounds | 38 pounds |
| # of workout plans that include this exercise: | 23 | 23 |
| Popularity Rank (based on number of workouts): | 303 | 303 |
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Standing Leg Curl Chart - Average Standing Leg Curl Weight Lifted
Standing Leg Curl - Similar Exercises
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Bootstrapper Stretch | Hamstrings | Expert |
Standing Leg Curl Workout Programs (Workout Plans that use the Standing Leg Curl)
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Ronnie Coleman Workout Plan | Expert |
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John Cena Workout Plan | Expert |
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Lacrosse Workout Plan | Expert |
Standing Leg Curl Muscles Worked
Standing Leg Curl Equipment
Standing Leg Curl Training Details
The standing leg curl is a exercise machine exercise that primarily targets the hamstrings and to a lesser degree also targets the glutes.
The only standing leg curl equipment that you really need is the following: hamstring curl machine. There are however many different standing leg curl variations that you can try out that may require different types of standing leg curl equipment or maye even require no equipment at all.
Learning proper standing leg curl form is easy with the step by step standing leg curl instructions, standing leg curl tips, and the instructional standing leg curl technique video on this page. The standing leg curl is a pull exercise for those with a beginner level of physical fitness and exercise experience. Watch the standing leg curl video, learn how to do the standing leg curl, and then be sure and browse through the standing leg curl workouts on our workout plans page!
Standing Leg Curl Sports
Standing Leg Curl Force Type: Pull
Standing Leg Curl Mechanics Type: Isolation
Standing Leg Curl Other Names: Standing Leg Curls
