Here to walk us through how to do the leg curl, muscles worked, variations of the leg curl and common mistakes are Damien Coates, PT, strength and conditioning specialist for over 25 years, and ...

How to do the lying leg curl Coates and Blonska list the following instructions: A) Lie face down on the machine, with the pad just above your heels and ankles. Grip the machine's handles for support.

The leg curl is a very similar setup to the leg extension, except now you’re curling your legs beneath you instead of extending them out ahead. (Some machines will even allow you to do both.) ...

The leg curl is a very similar setup to the leg extension, except now you’re curling your legs beneath you instead of extending them out ahead. (Some machines will even allow you to do both.) ...

The Sydee Leg Extension and Curl Machine would usually cost $1,100, but you can get it now for $203 at Walmart. Shoppers say it's a "solid choice" for leg day.