TETSUStanding Single Leg Curl Alternatives
Need a swap for the Standing Single Leg Curl? These 10 exercises train the same primary muscle — the hamstrings — using barbell, bodyweight, dumbbell, kettlebell and more. Pick one that fits your equipment and slot it into the same place in your program.
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Common questions
What can I do instead of the Standing Single Leg Curl?
The closest substitutes are the Power Clean, Glute-Ham Raise and Barbell Good Morning. Each trains the hamstrings as its primary muscle, so sets and reps can stay the same as your Standing Single Leg Curl programming.
Which Standing Single Leg Curl alternative should I try first?
Start with the Power Clean — it targets the hamstrings with a barbell and is the closest match in this list.
Can I just rotate these with the Standing Single Leg Curl?
Yes. Rotating two or three same-muscle movements every few weeks keeps progress moving without changing what the session trains — they all load the hamstrings first.
Track it in Tetsu
Swap exercises mid-workout in Tetsu — it keeps your history per movement and suggests the right weight when you switch. Free to start.