Leg Curls V. SDL

[Adler1983]

In your opinion which is more effective for hamstring development; Leg Curls or stiff legged deadlifts...or both?

 

[rip]

I feel like leg curls isolate them more. So, for effective HS development, I would go with them if it were the only Hammy exercise... But, I love SLD because they work your glutes and lower back as well.

Don't forget squats!

Do 'em all... Or, switch up each time you workout.



-Rip

 

[ballast]

For complete development, you need both a hip extension movement like stiff-legged deadlifts and a knee flexion exercise like leg curls.
I like glute/ham raises, which hit both functions pretty well.Tough exercise.

 

[abear]

imo, sld

but i'm biased because these are more fun to do

 

[Detroit Muscle]

I'd do them both, but if I had to choose or only had time for one, I'd go with the SDL, GHR, then leg curl.

DM