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Nordic Hamstring Curl (Assisted)

Equipment:Bench
Type:Isolation
Force:Pull

Muscles Targeted

Primary

Hamstrings

Secondary

Glutes, Calves

Video Tutorial

How to Perform

  1. 1

    Kneel on a padded surface with feet secured under a stable object (like a bench or held by partner).

  2. 2

    Keep body straight from head to knees, engaging core and glutes.

  3. 3

    Slowly lower torso towards ground by extending only at knees, resisting with hamstrings.

  4. 4

    Descend as far as possible with control.

  5. 5

    Use hands to gently push off the ground to assist returning to the starting position.

  6. 6

    Focus on the eccentric (lowering) phase. Repeat for desired reps.