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Muscle Groups Involved

Hamstrings - Primary

Highlights

Start by bracing your core.
Do not lean forwards.
Bend your knee as far as it will go pain free until you run into resistance.
Pause at the top briefly before lowering under control.
Keep your thighs parallel throughout the entire exercise.

Description

The Standing Hamstring Curl is a deceptively challenging exercise for most people. It focuses on the hamstring muscles in the back of your thigh. It can be scaled up by using ankle weights. To perf

Common Mistakes

Raising your knee past your standing leg thigh makes the exercise too easy

Pro Tips

Dorsiflexion (bring your toes towards your shin) can help you feel a better

Purpose

Most people lack sufficient hamstring development. A history of playing spo

Form

Your knee should be maximally flexed at the top of the rep. Keep your thigh

Standing Hamstring Curl