Target Muscle

    Hamstrings

    Equipment

    Body Weight

    Difficulty

    Beginner

    Category

    Strength

    Standing Single Leg Curl

    The standing single leg curl is a bodyweight exercise targeting the hamstrings and glutes. It involves balancing on one leg while curling the opposite heel toward the glutes, emphasizing hamstring activation and single leg stability.

    Also Works

    Glutes

    How to Perform

    1. 1

      Stand with your feet hip-width apart and your hands on your hips.

    2. 2

      Shift your weight onto your left leg and lift your right foot off the ground, bending your knee.

    3. 3

      Slowly curl your right heel towards your glutes, squeezing your hamstring.

    4. 4

      Pause for a moment at the top, then slowly lower your right foot back down to the starting position.

    5. 5

      Repeat for the desired number of repetitions, then switch legs.

    Pro Tips

    • Focus on controlled movements rather than speed
    • Breathe out during the exertion phase
    • Keep your core engaged throughout the movement

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