Watson Seated Leg Curl is a machine in the Legs zone at the Sport Mall designed primarily for training the back of the thighs. The main working group is the hamstrings, i.e. the muscles involved in bending the knee. The calves can also participate in the movement as an auxiliary muscle group, but the design of the machine focuses the load primarily on controlled knee flexion in a seated position.
The advantage of the seated leg curl is a stable body position. The seat, thigh support and roller at the ankles help keep the movement guided along a designated path, which is practical for independent training and for more precise dosing of the load. The machine allows you to concentrate on the back of the thighs without the need to maintain balance as in free exercises.
The Watson SS Seated Leg Curl is a stand-alone hamstring isolation machine, according to the manufacturer. Its key features include an adjustable backrest, an adjustable lower leg roller, and a prominent thigh support. These adjustments help accommodate different body heights and allow you to position your knees closer to the machine's pivot point. Proper adjustment is important for a smooth movement and consistent resistance throughout the set.
When using it, it is recommended to sit firmly in the seat, lean back, fix your thighs under the support and adjust the roller so that it is comfortably at the lower part of the calves or above the ankles. The movement begins with the legs straight or slightly bent. The legs are smoothly bent downwards, the controlled lower position is briefly held and then the load is returned without abruptly releasing.
The machine is suitable as a complement to squats, leg presses, lunges or Romanian deadlifts. In leg training, it helps to specifically include the work of the back of the thighs and balance the training of the front and back of the lower limbs. It has the greatest benefit with technically clean repetitions, appropriate load and a stable pace.
- Targeted hamstring training in a seated position
- Stable body position throughout the series
- Adjustable backrest
- Adjustable ankle roller
- Thigh support for better movement control
- A suitable addition to leg training
- Smooth isolated movement without balance requirements
