Nordic Hamstring Curl
Muscle Groups: Hamstrings
Nordic Hamstring Curl focuses on Hamstrings, with Glutes working as supporting muscles.
How to Perform
Follow these step-by-step instructions to perform Nordic Hamstring Curl with proper form and technique.
- 1
Kneel on the floor with your ankles secured against a sturdy bar, keeping your torso upright and hands clasped in front of your chest.
- 2
Slowly lean your entire body forward from your knees, maintaining a straight line from your head to your knees, resisting the movement with your hamstrings.
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Continue lowering your body towards the floor until your hands touch the ground.
- 4
Push off the floor with your hands as you engage your hamstrings and glutes to pull your torso back up to the tall kneeling starting position.
Secondary Muscles
While Nordic Hamstring Curl primarily targets Hamstrings , this exercise also activates several secondary muscle groups during the movement. These supporting muscles include Glutes . Engaging these secondary muscles helps stabilize your body throughout the exercise, improves overall coordination, and contributes to balanced muscle development.
Related Exercises
If you enjoyed Nordic Hamstring Curl, you might also want to try these related exercises that target similar muscle groups.
These exercises work the same primary muscles as Nordic Hamstring Curl, making them excellent alternatives for variety in your training program or complementary movements to include in the same workout session. Mixing different exercises that target similar muscle groups helps prevent plateaus, reduces overuse injuries, and keeps your workouts engaging and effective.
