Seated Leg Curls: Activate Your Hamstrings

Select the desired weight, then adjust the pad so it rests comfortably above the back of the heels.
Tense up the hamstrings by taking the weight slightly off the stack. This is the starting position for the exercise.
Take a deep breath, squeeze the hamstrings, and curl the weight up as far as possible while keeping the spine neutral.
Slowly lower the weight back to the starting position and repeat for the desired number of repetitions.

To keep tension on the hamstrings, keep the knees just shy of lockout.
Don’t allow the back to arch, keep your hips pressed into the pad.
Keep your low back flat against the pad throughout the movement.
Ensure the head does not jut forward excessively.
Don’t allow momentum to dictate the tempo of the exercise, control the movement throughout the entire range of motion.

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