Assisted Nordic Hamstring Curl

Video Guide

Watch how to set up and use this equipment.

Muscles Trained

Set Up

1. 1Load plates onto the assistance horns — more weight makes the movement easier.
2. 2Adjust the chest pad so it meets your upper torso when you kneel upright.
3. 3Kneel on the padded platform facing away from the assistance arm.
4. 4Lock your heels firmly under the foam rollers.

How to Use It

1. 1Keep a straight line from your knees to your head.
2. 2Lower your torso toward the floor by lengthening your hamstrings.
3. 3Let the counterbalance help you pull yourself back to upright.
4. 4Grip the handles for safety if you reach failure on the way down.

Helpful Tips

• Start with more assistance than you think you need — this is a demanding movement.
• Keep your hips fully extended; do not bend at the waist.
• Focus on a slow, controlled descent.
• Ask a trainer before your first set if you are new to Nordics.