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Lying Hamstring Curl

The following exercise helps build strong, balanced leg muscles. Make sure to adjust exercise machines as instructed by your physical therapist. They will tell you how many times to do the exercise.

Here are the steps to hamstring curls:

  • Lying on your stomach, pull one leg up as far as you comfortably can. Pause for a moment.

  • Let your leg uncurl slowly and steadily.

  • Take care not to arch your back.

Man doing hamstring curls on exercise machine.

Note

To prevent injury, always warm up and stretch before your strengthening exercises. Stop any exercise that causes pain. Tell your physical therapist or doctor about it. Also talk with your health care provider before starting any type of physical activity.

Online Medical Reviewer: Daphne Pierce-Smith RN MSN
Online Medical Reviewer: Rajadurai Samnishanth Researcher
Online Medical Reviewer: Raymond Turley Jr PA-C
Date Last Reviewed: 4/1/2025
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