How to do the Band Seated 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.
Sets and reps
| Goal | Sets | Reps | Rest |
|---|---|---|---|
| Muscle growth | 2–4 | 10–15 | 1 min |
| Muscular endurance | 2–3 | 15–25 | 45 s |
When you hit the top of the rep range on every set, add a rep or a harder variation next session.
Starting points from training research. Stop each set 1–3 reps short of failure.
Muscles worked
Primary
The hamstrings bend the knee and extend the hip, so train both: hinges like Romanian deadlifts and leg curls.
Alternatives
Same muscles, similar movement: swap in one of these if the Band Seated Hamstring Curl doesn’t suit your gym or your joints.
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