Exercise library
Hamstrings
Standing Leg Curl
- Primary muscle
- Hamstrings
- Also works
- Calves
- Equipment
- Machine
- Movement pattern
- Hinge
- Role in a program
- Accessory
How to do it
Stand with one leg braced against the pad and the working ankle behind the roller. Curl the heel toward your glute, squeeze at the top, then lower under control before switching legs.
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
- Single-Leg Lying 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: