Nordic Curl
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Exercise Description:
The Nordic curl is a bodyweight exercise that targets the muscles of the hamstrings. It is performed by kneeling on a mat or other soft surface with your feet anchored securely and your hands placed behind your head or on your hips. From this starting position, you lower your upper body towards the floor by bending at the waist and allowing your arms to hang straight down in front of you. As you lower your body, you should feel a stretch in your hamstrings.
To complete the movement, you must use your hamstrings to pull your upper body back to the starting position. It is important to maintain a straight line from your head to your hips throughout the movement and to avoid rounding your back. You should also keep your feet anchored in place and avoid letting your toes come up off the ground.
The Nordic curl can be a challenging exercise, so it is important to start with a light weight or no weight at all until you have mastered the proper form. As you become more comfortable with the movement, you can increase the difficulty by adding weight or by performing the exercise on a harder surface, such as a flat floor instead of a mat. The Nordic curl is an effective way to strengthen the hamstrings and improve overall leg strength and power.
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