FitnessAIStanding cable leg curl
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How to do it
Standing cable leg curl. Unilateral. Detects and corrects asymmetries between legs.
Muscles worked
Mainly isquiotibiales. Train it inside a balanced routine to progress safely.
Technical sheet
- Movement pattern
- Isolation
- Minimum level
- Beginner
- Technical demand
- Basic
- Fatigue it generates
- Low (0.5 out of 2.2)
- Risk if technique breaks down
- Low
- Worked one side at a time
These are the values the generator uses to decide where the exercise goes within the session.
Recommended sets and reps
As an isolation exercise, it works best in 3–4 sets of 10–15 reps with 0–2 RIR. Use it at the end of the session to add volume without systemic fatigue.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Rounding the lower back when hinging: the movement should come from the hips, not the spine.
- Using too much weight at the cost of technique and full range of motion.
- Doing reps too fast, without controlling the eccentric (lowering) phase.
Alternative exercises
More Isolation exercises
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Frequently asked questions
What muscles does Standing cable leg curl work?
Standing cable leg curl mainly works the isquiotibiales muscle group, plus synergist and stabilizer muscles depending on the variation.
How many sets of Standing cable leg curl should I do?
Between 3 and 5 sets per session, adjusting the total weekly volume for isquiotibiales to your level (about 10–20 sets per muscle per week).
Is Standing cable leg curl good for building muscle?
Yes. Combined with progressive overload, good technique and enough rest, it's an effective tool to grow isquiotibiales.
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