Related Skills
Nordic Negative
Advanced legs
One-Leg Nordic Curl
Legendary legs
Banded Hamstring Curl
Intermediate legs

Nordic Curl

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Hamstring curl with feet anchored — body lowers forward against hamstring resistance alone. One of the most effective hamstring strength exercises.

Easier Variations
Nordic NegativeBanded Hamstring Curl
Next Step
One-Leg Nordic Curl
Coaching Cues
Anchor feet under bars or have a partner hold
Lower body forward — only hamstrings resist the fall
Use hands to push off floor on the way up initially
Aim for 5+ second lowering tempo — build up over weeks