Does seated leg curl training increase muscle volume in the semitendinosus and biceps femoris long head?

Seated Leg Curl Muscle Growth1 min readUpdated June 9, 2026

What the Evidence Shows

We analyzed the available evidence and found that performing seated leg curls is associated with a 20–28% increase in muscle volume in the proximal regions of the semitendinosus and biceps femoris long head — areas that are commonly affected by strain injuries [1]. This finding is based on 60.0...

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Greater Hamstrings Muscle Hypertrophy but Similar Damage Protection after Training at Long versus Short Muscle Lengths

DOI: 10.1249/mss.0000000000002523

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June 9, 2026·Last updated June 9, 2026
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