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HamstringsMachinebeginner

Lying leg curl

Secondary: Calves

Strength

6–8

reps · long rest

Hypertrophy

8–15

reps · 60–90s rest

Endurance

15–20

reps · short rest

Form cues

  • Hips stay glued to the pad.
  • Curl the pad toward the glutes without yanking.
  • Lower under control to a full stretch.

Common mistakes

  • Hips lifting
  • Using too much momentum
  • Partial range

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