How to do the Lying Leg Curl

Lie face down on the machine, aligning your knees with the pivot point.
Secure the pad against the back of your lower legs, just above your heels.
Curl your legs up, bending your knees until your heels reach toward your glutes.
Slowly lower your legs back to the starting position, nearly straightening them.

Full technique — 7 steps

Lie face down on the machine with knees aligned to the machine's pivot point.
Place the pad against the back of your lower legs just above the heels.
Grip the handles and keep your hips and thighs pressed firmly into the bench.
Start with legs extended, without forcing the knees straight.
Curl the pad by bending your knees until your heels approach your glutes.
Squeeze the hamstrings at the top without letting your hips lift off the bench.
Lower the weight until your legs are nearly straight and the hamstrings fully lengthened.