{"id":6855,"date":"2021-09-24T19:42:23","date_gmt":"2021-09-24T19:42:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/?p=6855"},"modified":"2021-09-24T21:27:46","modified_gmt":"2021-09-24T21:27:46","slug":"are-nordic-curls-too-difficult-try-these","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/meghancallawayfitness.com\/my-blog\/are-nordic-curls-too-difficult-try-these\/","title":{"rendered":"Are Nordic Curls Too Difficult? Try These!"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Nordic curls improve the eccentric strength in the hamstrings.\u2063 This exercise can be extremely beneficial for athletes, and the general population. However, some people might not be ready to perform the exercise. Here is a great potential solution.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\"><strong>Regular Nordic Curls <\/strong><\/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<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Nordic Curls\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Dx0KUPLY1Ak?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">If you are new to doing Nordic curls, or if you are recovering from an injury and aren&#8217;t ready to do the regular variation, this regressed variation can be a great option. \u2063\u2063I am using band assistance. The more assistance you use, the easier the exercise will be. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">I am using a Base Bench&nbsp;from Base Blocks. This piece of equipment is so versatile, and allows you to do MANY different exercises.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\">Use the code &#8220;MEGHAN&#8221; to save 10% on this, or on any of <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.baseblocks.fit\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Base Blocks\u00a0products<\/a><\/strong>. \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-pale-cyan-blue-background-color has-background\"><strong>A Regression You Can Try:<\/strong><\/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<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Nordic Curls + Band Assistance\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/-y11kX-6U4U?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left\"><strong>\u2063\u2063Coaching Tips:\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>\u2063\u2063\u2063Attach two bands around the top of a squat rack\/very secure surface . Loop each band around your shoulder and under your armpit.\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>\u2063\u2063\u2063In terms of anchoring your feet\/ankles, you have several options. The easiest would likely be to have a partner hold onto your ankles. As I did not have that option, I anchored a barbell against a squat rack. As the barbell is pretty aggressive, I padded my legs with a mat. \u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>\u2063\u2063Your body should be in a straight line from your head to knees.\u2063\u2063<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>\u2063\u2063\u2063Before each rep, take a deep breath in (360 degrees of air around your spine), brace your core (360 degree brace around your spine), and squeeze your glutes.\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>\u2063Now, while keeping your body in a straight line from your head to knees, take 3-5 seconds and use your hamstrings to control the movement as you extend your knees and lower your body down to your full range. Use a range that allows you to maintain proper form. This is extremely important. \u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>\u2063\u2063\u2063Once you\u2019ve hit the bottom position, use your upper body and press back to the starting position. 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However, some people might not be ready to perform the exercise. Here is a great potential solution. Regular Nordic Curls If you are new to doing Nordic curls, or if you are recovering from an injury and aren&#8217;t ready to do the regular variation, this regressed variation can be a great option. \u2063\u2063I am using band assistance. The more assistance you use, the easier the exercise will be. I am using a Base Bench&nbsp;from Base Blocks. This piece of equipment is so versatile, and allows you to do MANY different exercises.&nbsp; Use the code &#8220;MEGHAN&#8221; to save 10% on this, or on any of Base Blocks\u00a0products. \u2063\u2063\u2063\u2063 A Regression You Can Try: \u2063\u2063Coaching Tips:\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063Attach two bands around the top of a squat rack\/very secure surface . Loop each band around your shoulder and under your armpit.\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063In terms of anchoring your feet\/ankles, you have several options. The easiest would likely be to have a partner hold onto your ankles. As I did not have that option, I anchored a barbell against a squat rack. As the barbell is pretty aggressive, I padded my legs with a mat. \u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063Your body should be in a straight line from your head to knees.\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063Before each rep, take a deep breath in (360 degrees of air around your spine), brace your core (360 degree brace around your spine), and squeeze your glutes.\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063Now, while keeping your body in a straight line from your head to knees, take 3-5 seconds and use your hamstrings to control the movement as you extend your knees and lower your body down to your full range. Use a range that allows you to maintain proper form. This is extremely important. \u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063 \u2063\u2063\u2063Once you\u2019ve hit the bottom position, use your upper body and press back to the starting position. 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