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Nordic Hamstring Curl

advanced Bodyweight

Eccentric hamstring exercise with someone anchoring the feet.

Primary Muscles

Hamstrings

Secondary Muscles

Glutes Lower back

Instructions

Kneel with feet anchored. Lower body toward floor as slowly as possible using hamstrings, catch and push up.

Common Mistakes

Dropping too fast, using arms to push too early, insufficient hamstring strength.

Variations

  • Leg Curl
  • Romanian Deadlift
  • Glute Ham Raise