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Hamstrings

Nordic Hamstring Curl

IsolationAdvanced

How to do it

Curl heels toward glutes without lifting the hips.

Muscles

Primary

Hamstrings

No major secondary muscles

Steps to perform

  1. 1Kneel with your ankles anchored.
  2. 2Slowly lower your torso forward, resisting with your hamstrings.
  3. 3Catch yourself with your hands and push back up.

Loads the knees. Plans swap it out if you report issues there.

Equipment

Bodyweight only

Alternatives

Lying Leg Curl

Hamstrings

Seated Leg Curl

Hamstrings

Dumbbell Leg Curl

Hamstrings