Exercise library
Hamstrings
Single-Leg Lying Leg Curl
- Primary muscle
- Hamstrings
- Also works
- Calves
- Equipment
- Machine
- Movement pattern
- Hinge
- Role in a program
- Accessory
How to do it
Lie face down and hook one ankle under the pad with the hip pressed down. Curl the heel toward the glute, pause to squeeze, then lower slowly and repeat before switching sides.
Video demo coming soon.
Similar & swap-friendly exercises
Missing the equipment, or does this one aggravate something today? These also train the hamstrings — pick a substitute that feels strong and pain-free. For an actual injury, get it assessed by a professional.
- Lying Leg CurlMachineHinge
- Seated Leg CurlMachineHinge
- Standing Leg CurlMachineHinge
- B-Stance Dumbbell Romanian DeadliftDumbbellHinge
- Band Leg CurlBandHinge
- Barbell Good MorningBarbellHinge
No-equipment alternatives
Training at home or on the road — bodyweight options for the hamstrings: