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Seated leg curl: how to do it

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Knees in line with the pivot

  1. Starting position

    Sit against the back pad with your knees in line with the machine's pivot, place the ankle pad above your heels and secure the thigh pad.

  2. The movement

    Bend your knees and pull the ankle pad down and back, keep your hips on the seat and then return slowly.

Most common mistake

Don't let your hips slide forward from the back pad, stay firmly seated and control the movement through your knees.

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