Drill

Drills

Weight Training

Tempo Leg Curl

Own the lowering on hamstring curls

6 min
3 sets of 12
Beginner

Why this drill

Builds toward own the lowering on hamstring curls.

Instructions

  1. 1Set the pad above the heels and the hips flat against the bench.
  2. 2Curl to full contraction over a 1-count and pause briefly.
  3. 3Lower for a 3-count without letting the hips lift.
  4. 4Cut the set when the hips start popping up to help.

What to focus on

Hips glued down with a smooth, even lowering speed.

Recommended reps

3 sets of 12

Common mistake

Yanking the pad up and letting it drop back.