hamstringscurl
The hamstring curl is a resistance exercise that isolates the hamstring muscles by flexing the knee against external resistance. It primarily targets the hamstrings, including the biceps femoris, semitendinosus, and semimembranosus, with minor involvement from the calves and glutes as stabilizers.
The exercise is most commonly performed on a leg curl machine, in lying or seated variants. Other
Technique and execution require a controlled approach. In setup, adjust the pad behind the ankles or calves
Programming considerations vary by goals. For hypertrophy, common prescriptions are about 2–4 sets of 8–12 repetitions