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How to do the Band Leg Curl

The Band Leg Curl is a isolation band exercise that mainly works your hamstrings. Focus on three things: curl heels toward glutes; keep hips on the floor; resist on the way back.

HamstringsBand

Setup

  1. 1Lie face down
  2. 2Band anchored low, looped on ankles

Three cues

  1. 1Curl heels toward glutes
  2. 2Keep hips on the floor
  3. 3Resist on the way back

Most common mistake

Snapping the band back

Slow the return

In Hindi · हिन्दी में

  1. 1एड़ियाँ कूल्हों की ओर मोड़ें
  2. 2कूल्हे ज़मीन पर रखें
  3. 3वापसी में रोककर लाएँ

आम गलती: बैंड झटके से वापस जाए तो, वापसी धीमी करें

Alternatives to the Band Leg Curl

Same movement, different equipment — for when the machine is taken or something doesn’t feel right.

Hear these cues between sets.

Gymie tells you the weight for your next Band Leg Curl set and says the cue that matters — in English or हिन्दी.

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General guidance, not medical advice. Stop if you feel sharp pain and see a professional.