Nordic Curl

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Nordic Curl is an advanced isolation pull using bodyweight. It loads Hamstrings.

Nordic Curl demonstration — Demonstration clip from FitSync’s bundled exercise-media index (third-party set, same as the app).

Muscles worked

Primary: Hamstrings
Secondary: Glutes, Calves

Setup

Hold bodyweight with the elbows pinned near the ribs.

How to do it

Curl through a full range. Squeeze Hamstrings at the top.
Lower slowly. Do not swing the torso.

Coaching cues

Elbows stay put.
Wrists neutral.

Common mistakes

Swinging the weight up. Cut the load; own the eccentric.

Related lifts

Barbell RDL Hamstrings
Cable RDL Hamstrings
Dumbbell RDL Hamstrings
Glute Ham Raise Hamstrings
Good Morning Hamstrings
Kettlebell Deadlift Hamstrings

MyCoach programs the Nordic Curl into your plan, tracks every set, and answers “am I doing this right?” with your real numbers.

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