Lying Leg Curl

beginnerisolationpullmachine

Lying Leg Curl is a beginner isolation pull using machine. It loads Hamstrings.

Lying Leg Curl demonstration — Demonstration clip from FitSync’s bundled exercise-media index (third-party set, same as the app).

Muscles worked

Primary: Hamstrings
Secondary: Calves

Setup

Set machine so the target joint can move and nothing else has to.

How to do it

Take Hamstrings through a full range. Pause where it is hardest.
Return under control.

Coaching cues

Own the stretch and the squeeze.

Common mistakes

Turning it into a compound swing. Cut the load; slow the eccentric.

Related lifts

Barbell RDL Hamstrings
Cable RDL Hamstrings
Dumbbell RDL Hamstrings
Glute Ham Raise Hamstrings
Good Morning Hamstrings
Kettlebell Deadlift Hamstrings

MyCoach programs the Lying Leg Curl into your plan, tracks every set, and answers “am I doing this right?” with your real numbers.

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