HamstringsAdvancedIsolation

Nordic Curl

Kneeling, lower your body forward with feet anchored.

Nordic Curl: correct exercise technique

Benefits

  • Strongest hamstring builder without equipment
  • Reduces hamstring injury risk

How to do it

  1. Anchor the heels under something solid
  2. Lower as slowly as you can, hips straight
  3. Catch yourself with your hands

Common mistakes

  • Bending at the hips
  • Dropping fast

Starting prescription

sets
3
reps
3–6
Rest
120 s
Reps in reserve
2

Safety and limitations

  • Knee · Avoid
    Avoid with a moderate or worse knee limitation; use an easier alternative.

Health & safety

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