Seated Band Hamstring Curl
A beginner isolation strength exercise that works the hamstrings.
Starting position
End position
How to Do Seated Band Hamstring Curl
- Secure a band close to the ground and place a bench a couple feet away from it.
- Seat yourself on the bench and secure the band behind your ankles, beginning with your legs straight. This will be your starting position.
- Flex the knees, bringing your feet towards the bench. You may need to lean back slightly to keep your feet from striking the floor.
- Pause at the completion of the movement, and then slowly return to the starting position.
Muscles Worked
Alternatives to Seated Band Hamstring Curl
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Seated Leg Curl
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Ball Leg Curl
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Standing Leg Curl
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Smith Machine Stiff-Legged Deadlift
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Stiff-Legged Dumbbell Deadlift
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Alternating Hang Clean
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Frequently Asked Questions
What muscles do seated band hamstring curl work?
Seated Band Hamstring Curl primarily works the hamstrings.
What equipment do I need for seated band hamstring curl?
The source dataset does not record equipment for seated band hamstring curl. Check the instructions above before you set up.
Seated Band Hamstring Curl: is it suitable for beginners?
Yes. Seated Band Hamstring Curl is rated beginner. Movements you can learn in a session, with a low skill floor and a forgiving failure mode.
What can I do instead of seated band hamstring curl?
Seated Leg Curl, Ball Leg Curl, Standing Leg Curl train the same primary muscles and are listed with 7 more alternatives above.
Can Fitnit count my seated band hamstring curl reps automatically?
Not automatically yet. Fitnit's AI rep counting covers push-ups, squats, dumbbell curls, crunches and pull-ups today; seated band hamstring curl can be logged manually in the app, and tracked movements are added over time.
Photographs and step-by-step instructions from free-exercise-db, a public-domain exercise dataset. Muscle mapping and alternatives by Fitnit.
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