Hamstrings · Machine

Single Leg Curl

One leg at a time so neither side hides.

Single Leg Curl exercise demonstration
HamstringsMachine

How to do it

  1. Set the pad just above your heel and lie or sit in the machine.
  2. Curl one leg, pulling your heel toward your glute.
  3. Squeeze at the top, then lower under control.
  4. Finish your reps, then switch legs.

The one cue that matters

Don't swing or arch, let the working hamstring do all the work.

Muscles worked

The Single Leg Curl isolates the Hamstrings — no passengers. That makes it a clean tool for adding targeted hamstrings volume without extra fatigue.

FAQ

What muscles does the Single Leg Curl work?

The Single Leg Curl primarily works the Hamstrings.

How heavy should I go?

Pick a weight where you finish each set with 1 to 2 clean reps left in the tank. Own the top of your rep range before adding weight.

One side at a time?

Yes, it's a unilateral movement. Start with your weaker side and match the reps with your stronger side so no side gets ahead.

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