Nordic curl
A isolation exercise for the hamstrings. Equipment: no equipment.
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How to do it
- Setup: Kneel with your heels anchored under something heavy.
- Body straight from knees to head
- Lower as slowly as you can
- Push back up with the hands
Muscles worked
Equipment
None. You can do it anywhere. See more exercises by equipment.
Alternatives
Exercises that train the same main muscles. See all nordic curl alternatives.
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