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Leg curl alternatives

Machine taken, missing equipment, or something doesn't feel right? These exercises train the same main muscles as the leg curl, best matches first.

  1. Nordic curlTrains the hamstrings, same movement, no equipment.
  2. Cable pull-throughTrains the hamstrings, needs cable machine.
  3. Power cleanTrains the hamstrings, needs barbell.
  4. DeadliftTrains the hamstrings, needs barbell.
  5. Dumbbell Romanian deadliftTrains the hamstrings, needs dumbbells.
  6. Kettlebell swingTrains the hamstrings, needs kettlebells.
  7. Romanian deadliftTrains the hamstrings, needs barbell.
  8. Single-leg Romanian deadliftTrains the hamstrings, no equipment.

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