{"id":12658,"date":"2022-01-20T12:36:58","date_gmt":"2022-01-20T12:36:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blackbeltwhitehat.com\/?p=12658"},"modified":"2022-01-23T10:01:47","modified_gmt":"2022-01-23T10:01:47","slug":"nordic-hamstring-curl-at-home","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blackbeltwhitehat.com\/en\/2022\/01\/20\/nordic-hamstring-curl-at-home\/","title":{"rendered":"Nordic Hamstring Curl at Home"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nordic hamstring curls are very popular thanks to Instagram&#8217;s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/kneesovertoesguy\/?hl=en\">Knees Over Toes Guy<\/a> &#8211; Ben Patrick.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The curl is a great exercise for developing muscle mass and strength in the hamstrings\/backs of the legs. It&#8217;s also touted as one of the best exercises for preventing injuries to the hamstrings and knees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Disclaimer &#8211; Perform the Nordic curl at your own risk &#8211; for informational purposes only<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"performing-the-nordic-hamstring-curl-at-home\">Performing the Nordic Hamstring Curl at Home<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can use a wall to press the soles of your feet into.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Kneel down facing away from a wall, with your feet close to the wall<\/li><li>Firmly place the bottoms of the feet into the wall<\/li><li>On your knees, with the bottoms of your feet driving into the wall, lean forwards<\/li><li>Lean forwards only a few inches, until you can feel your hamstrings &#8216;activatying&#8217;<\/li><li>Hold the position for 10 seconds and move back<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"using-a-sofa-couch-to-perform-the-nordic-curl\">Using a Sofa\/Couch to Perform the Nordic Curl<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-4-3 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/WpsOE_U_LVw?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can&#8217;t really perform the full range of motion, without pinning your feet or heels to the ground.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">My favourite way to perform the curl at home is to kneel by the sofa, lift the sofa up and place it on my calf muscles. Find a comfortable place to lean it on your ankles or calves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Kneel close to the sofa<\/li><li>Lift the sofa up and carefully place it down on the back of your ankles or calves<\/li><li>Slowly lean forwards and try your best to control the descent down to the floor<\/li><li>Keep your hands at the ready, in case you fall quickly towards the floor (quite likely!)<\/li><li>Pause with your body prone on the floor<\/li><li>Curl yourself back up with your hamstrings &#8211; you&#8217;ll probably need to push yourself using your hands to assist<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can also attach a resistance band to a point above your head, to help control the descent and ascent of the curl. This is easiest to do if you have a power cage nearby as you can loop the band around a vertical or horizontal post at the required angle and height.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">I attempted to make a video of me doing the curl at home, kids attacked me though<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/DcLxZ7KuZWY?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"reverse-nordic-curl\">Reverse Nordic Curl<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The reverse Nordic Curl or hamstring curl, involves kneeling and then slowly and in a controlled manner, leaning back as for as you can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><a href=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackbeltwhitehat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/reversenordiccurl.gif?ssl=1\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"320\" height=\"180\" data-attachment-id=\"12670\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/blackbeltwhitehat.com\/en\/reversenordiccurl\/\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackbeltwhitehat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/reversenordiccurl.gif?fit=320%2C180&amp;ssl=1\" data-orig-size=\"320,180\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;0&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"reversenordiccurl\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackbeltwhitehat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/reversenordiccurl.gif?fit=320%2C180&amp;ssl=1\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/blackbeltwhitehat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/01\/reversenordiccurl.gif?resize=320%2C180&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-12670\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ayAqntt21eA?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">GIF and video are taken from Orillia Sports Medicine And Rehabilitation&#8217;s Yo<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCj38q9EbtLWHg_N9l75Az4g\">uTube Channel here<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<span class=\"embed-youtube\" style=\"text-align:center; display: block;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" class=\"youtube-player\" width=\"640\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/gTZYAXnf8No?version=3&#038;rel=1&#038;showsearch=0&#038;showinfo=1&#038;iv_load_policy=1&#038;fs=1&#038;hl=en-GB&#038;autohide=2&#038;wmode=transparent\" allowfullscreen=\"true\" style=\"border:0;\" sandbox=\"allow-scripts allow-same-origin allow-popups allow-presentation allow-popups-to-escape-sandbox\"><\/iframe><\/span>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"nordic-curl-negatives\">Nordic Curl Negatives<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nordic hamstring curls put the emphasis on the &#8220;eccentric&#8221; or downward phase of the curl as the muscle lengthens, this is the best form of muscle contraction for building muscle size.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nordic Hamstring Curl Pros<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Reduces risk of injury<\/li><li>Builds Muscle mass<\/li><li>May improve running speed and vertical jump (along with hip flexor strength)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nordic Hamstring Curl Cons<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Does not transfer well to powerlifting strength<\/li><\/ul>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Nordic hamstring curls are very popular thanks to Instagram&#8217;s Knees Over Toes Guy &#8211; Ben Patrick. 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