Single-Leg Seated Leg Curl

Body region

• Legs

Equipment

• Lever Machine

Technique

1. Sit in the machine with one ankle on the pad and the other foot free; secure the thigh pad.
2. Curl the working leg down and back as far as you can, squeeze, then return slowly; switch legs.

Cues

• Use less weight than for two legs.

Common mistakes

• Lifting the hips off the seat.
• Letting the weight stack drop.

Alternatives

• Lying Leg Curl
• Standing Leg Curl
• Glute-Ham Raise