#Seated Hamstring Curl

The seated hamstring curl is generally considered a better option than the lying hamstring curl because of the greater stretch you get on your hamstrings by being in a seated position. However, to get even more of a stretch you can also hunch forward - albeit not be as stable. So here’s my solution for this. #fitness #gym

Tips to optimise your seated hamstring curl! The key things here are getting the set-up right. We want everything to be solid and stable so we can generate as much force output from the hamstrings as possible. Let me know if you try out any of these tips! For coaching, visit @growwithjazz 💪 Full outfit is @womensbest #hamstrings #legcurl #gymtips #fitnessreels

I WAS DOING THIS WRONG THE WHOLE TIME… 🥲 Until one of my gym sisters gave me the simplest (AND MOST GAME-CHANGING!!) for seated leg curls! I wish I knew this hack earlier!!!! I used to hop on the seated hamstring curl machine and… nothing. Barely felt my hamstrings, barely felt my glutes. I thought maybe it just wasn’t “my” machine. 😅 But this little tip changed everything. Now my hamstrings and glutes are on FIRE every leg day, in the best way possible! Here’s the hack(s): 1. Don’t sit straight back! Instead ✨lean forward slightly✨ at the hips! 2. Keep a neutral spine (AVOID ROUNDING YOUR BACK when leaning forward) 3. Think of it like a stiff-leg deadlift stretch, but seated (and minus back pain) WHY IT WORKS: That small forward hinge puts your hamstrings on a deeper stretch which it means ✨way more muscle activation✨. Your hamstrings will thank you! HOW TO DO IT: 1. Hold the front handles or hug them for support 2. Hinge slightly forward at your hips (neutral spine!) 3. Flex your feet and drag the heels under you (keep your feet to point up) 4. Control the movement all the way through!! (DON’T JUST SLAM THE WEIGHT!) TEMPO TIP: Lower the weight in 1 second, hold the bottom position for 3 seconds, then slowly return back up in 3 seconds. I honestly wish I knew this sooner. SAVE this for your next leg day hack and let your hammies thank you later. 🥹🫶🏾 If you’re trying to feel less awkward in the gym, I made a free guide that helped me. It’s in my bio 🤍 Which machine should we break down next? Comment below so I can keep this series going! 💕 #legcurls #glutegains #gluteworkout #rdltutorial #hamstringworkout hamstringcurls legdaytips gymhacks gymmistakes gymtips fitnesstips fitnessjourney legdayhack gymroutine buildthebooty workoutmotivation gymgirls gymbeginner workoutplan fatlossjourney beginnerfitness womenwholift

I WAS DOING THIS WRONG THE WHOLE TIME… 🥲 Until my gym friend, Madeline, gave me this very simple tip (AND GAME-CHANGING!!) for seated leg curls! I wish I knew this hack earlier!!!! This series is for all my girlies who want to feel strong and confident with their form in the gym. 💖 If you’re new here, welcome! I’m so glad you’re here 🫶🏽 I used to barely feel anything on the seated hamstring curl machine, but now my hamstrings and glutes are finally ✨on fire✨ Here’s the hack(s): 1. Instead of sitting straight back, ✨lean forward slightly✨ at the hips 2. Keeping your spine neutral (AVOID ROUNDING YOUR BACK when leaning forward). It’s like getting a stiff-leg deadlift stretch, but seated and without back pain) WHY IT WORKS: That forward hinge creates a deeper stretch in the hamstrings, it means more muscle activation. Your hamstrings will thank you! HOW TO DO IT: 1. Hold the front handles or hug them for support 2. Hinge slightly forward at your hips (neutral spine!) 3. Flex your feet + drag the heels under you 4. Control the movement all the way through!! TEMPO TIP: Lower the weight in 1 second, hold the bottom position for 3 seconds, then slowly return back up in 3 seconds. Which machine should we break down next? SAVE this for your next leg day! Who’s ready to feel those hamstrings burn? 🙋🏾‍♀️ #legcurls #glutegains #gluteworkout #rdltutorial #hamstringworkout #hamstringcurls #legdaytips #gymhacks #gymmistakes #gymtips #fitnesstips #fitnessjourney #legdayhack #gymroutine #buildthebooty #workoutmotivation #gymgirls #gymbeginner #workoutplan #fatlossjourney #beginnerfitness #womenwholift

Seated hamstring curl machine 🤝 ✅ adjust the seat so that your knees line up with the pivot point on the machine, the leg pad should be sitting at your ankles, and be adjusted to the highest setting so you’re hamstrings are fully lengthened in the starting position. ✅lock your legs in place, from here you can push back into the seat or pull yourself forward for an even deeper stretch ✅ move slowly, control every rep, and think about bringing your heels all the way back to your butt Save & try! #buildmuscle #fitness #hamstrings #legday

The seated hamstring curl is probably a better exercise for muscle growth than the lying one. However, we can make the hamstrings even more stretched with one small change #fitness #gym

Seated leg curl - De fleste center har enten en lying leg curl eller en seated leg curl. Jeg har i et tidligere opslag gennemgået lying leg curl. I dag står den på en seated leg curl. - Begge maskiner træner baglåret/lægmusklen alt efter hvordan den udføres. Hvis du har prøvet begge maskiner, har du nok også lagt mærke til at du er stærkere i en seated leg curl. Det skyldes simpelthen at baglåret er i en langt stærkere position i forhold til en lying leg curl. - Vi har lidt mere stabilitet i en siddende da vores vi kan trække vores røv ned i sædet i forhold til den liggende. - Hvordan skal den så udføres? - Start med at placere dine knæ ud for akslen på maskinen. Da vores knæled arbejder på samme måde som armen på maskinen, er det fordelagtigt at vi har knæene så vidt muligt i samme bane. Hvis man ikke har så lang en underkop kan det nogen gange godt være lidt svært altid at kunne det. - Flex dine fødder under hele bevægelse for at tilføje noget stabilitet til knæleddet via din lægmuskel. - Man kan læne sig lidt fremover som Ane gør på videoen hvis man ønsker et større stræk på baglåret. Stop når du begynder at runde i nedre ryg. - Pres puden helt ned under røven og hold igen på vejen tilbage! - Hvis du ønsker at fokusere mest på baglåret så stop gerne 15 grader før benet er helt strukket ud, da lægmuskelen arbejder de første 15 grader af bevægelsen. Der er intet galt i at strække benet helt ud, men hvis formålet er at isolere baglåret mest muligt vil det give mening at stoppe lidt før i bevægelsen. - Giv den et forsøg og mærk dine baglår! - Smid gerne et like hvis det er brugbart og tag gerne en ven eller veninde! Det vil jeg sætte pris på 💙 —————————————————————— 📩 [email protected] 🖥 www.melgaardfitness.dk 🗺SATS Nygårdsvej 5

Aujourd’hui, ma team, je vous donne deux variantes de Leg curl assis dans ce fitness tips spécial, ischio-jambiers ! À savoir, vos ischio-jambiers ont comme fonctions principales, l’extension des hanches et la flexion des genoux. La différence donc entre ces deux variantes est que lorsque vous avez le buste, penché, vous amplifier la flexion de hanche, les ischio-jambiers seront donc plus étirés et le plan de contraction plus grand. Personnellement, je fais uniquement la version avec le buste pencher, j’ai un bien meilleur ressenti, je peux charger plus lourd car je me sens beaucoup plus stable dans cette position et je ne cambre pas le dos à cause de la charge . Je vous invite à tester ces deux variantes, et vous faire votre propre avis ! Offre promotionnelle chez mon partenaire @nutriandco : avec mon code WHEYGREG pour l’achat de 2 Whey la 3e est offerte ! #fitnesstips #gymtips #legcurls #legworkout #hamstrings #hamstringworkout #coach #coaching #personaltrainer

Seated Hamstring Curl 101 Not sure if you’re using the hamstring curl machine correctly? We’ve got you covered! This machine targets your hamstrings, which play a crucial role in knee stability, athletic performance, and injury prevention. Here’s how to set it up for maximum results: ✅ Adjust the seat so your knee lines up with the yellow circle. ✅ Set the range of motion arm to control your start and end position. ✅ Position the foot pad so it sits firmly behind your shins. ✅ Lock the handles, keep your back straight, and control the movement. 💪 Workout Recommendations: 🔹 For strength → 4 sets of 6-8 reps (heavy weight, 90 sec rest) 🔹 For muscle growth → 3-4 sets of 8-12 reps (moderate weight, 60 sec rest) 🔹 For endurance → 3 sets of 12-15 reps (lighter weight, 30 sec rest) Give it a go next time you’re in the gym! 🔥💥 #HamstringCurl #LegDay #StrengthTraining #SnapFitness #NorthlakesCommunity #GymTips #FitnessGoals

Hamstring curls seated ✅ This video shows the wrong and the correct form for hamstrings which would help everyone to know the right form and correctly perform this exercise for hamstrings #hamstrings

Seated Hamstring Curls (Set up & Execution) Form Explanation.👇🏼 1. Set the machine up to best fit your body and to allow you to work in a full / deep range of motion. 2. Lock legs tightly into the machine to create as much stability and force output as possible. 3. Keep knees aligned with the actual movement of the machine to prevent any sort of shear force or joint irritation / discomfort. 4. Focus on driving quads / knees up into the top pad and pull calves to your hamstrings. 5. Push against the handles or even “hug” handles to keep yourself stable or to elicit a greater stretch. Control every rep and eccentric!

I hate that women still skip this trick... Leaning forward on the leg curl. It will stretch your hamstring like Tyrone stretched your cheeks! Here’s how I do them:⁠ ⁠ ✅️ I set the seat so that my knees are in line with the joint.⁠ ⁠ ✅️ I make sure that the pads are slightly above my ankles⁠ ⁠ ✅️ I lock in⁠ ✅ I bend forward ✅ I arch my back ⁠ ✅️ I point my feet upwards⁠ ⁠ ✅️ I explosively pull my knees in ⁠ ⁠ ✅️ I squeeze⁠ ⁠ ✅️ I slowly let my feet come back up ⁠ Reps: between 8 and 15⁠ ⁠