Nordic Curl

Equipment: BodyWeight Primary muscle: Hamstrings Category: compound Movement: pull

Glutes Core Upper Front

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How to Perform Nordic Curl

The Nordic curl is a bodyweight hamstring exercise that emphasizes eccentric strength while also engaging the glutes and core for stability. Performed with the ankles secured and the body kept in a straight line from knees to head, the movement involves slowly lowering the torso toward the floor by extending the knees, then returning to the starting position with assistance if needed. Controlled tempo and proper alignment make the Nordic curl highly effective for developing hamstring strength and reducing injury risk.