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Nordic Hamstring Curl

Main muscle
Hamstrings
Muscle group
Legs
Equipment
Bodyweight

How to do it

  1. 1Kneel on a pad with your ankles anchored securely.
  2. 2Keep your hips extended and body in a straight line.
  3. 3Lower your torso forward slowly, resisting with your hamstrings.
  4. 4Catch yourself with your hands as you near the floor.
  5. 5Push back up or use your hands to reset to the top.

Coaching cues

  • Hips stay straight
  • Resist the fall
  • Lower as slow as possible

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