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Proper Form for Seated Hamstring Curl:
- Starting Position: Adjust the machine so the back pad supports your lower back and the leg pad rests just above your ankles. Sit with your feet flexed and grip the handles for stability.
- Engage Your Core: Keep your back flat against the seat and maintain a neutral spine.
- Curl Motion: Contract your hamstrings and pull the pad down toward the back of your thighs in a slow, controlled motion.
- Peak Contraction: Squeeze your hamstrings at the bottom without bouncing or using momentum.
- Controlled Return: Slowly return the weight to the starting position while keeping tension on the hamstrings.
Common Mistakes:
- Using Too Much Weight: This can lead to jerking motions and reduce hamstring engagement. Use a controlled, moderate resistance.
- Lifting the Hips Off the Seat: This shifts tension away from the hamstrings and can strain the lower back. Keep your hips firmly in place.
- Not Controlling the Movement: Letting the weight drop back too quickly reduces effectiveness and increases injury risk.
- Pointing the Toes: This can shift emphasis away from the hamstrings. Keep feet flexed or neutral.
- Shortening the Range of Motion: Ensure full extension and contraction to maximize muscle activation.
Seated Hamstring Curl
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