Exercise library
Cable Leg Curl
Hamstrings · Hinge
Generic hinge demo. Follow the steps below for this exact exercise.
HingeIsolationOne side at a time
A standing or lying knee curl with an ankle strap that isolates the hamstrings on the cable machine.
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Tracking
- Measured in reps
Muscles worked
Hamstrings
Equipment
Cable machine
How to do it
- Attach an ankle strap to a low pulley and fasten it above one ankle.
- Face the machine and hold the frame for balance, standing tall on the other leg.
- Bend your knee to bring your heel toward your glutes, keeping your thighs level with each other.
- Lower under control until your leg is straight, then finish the set and switch legs.
Coaching cues
- Keep your working thigh still so the movement happens only at the knee.
- Keep your hips square and avoid arching your lower back to curl higher.