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Reverse Nordic Curl demonstration

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Strength / Bodyweight

Reverse Nordic Curl

A bodyweight quadriceps exercise performed kneeling, leaning the torso backward under control while keeping the hips extended.

Equipment

Bodyweight

Experience

intermediate

Movement

isolation

Primary musclesSecondary muscles

Abs · Hip Flexors

Instructions

  1. 01

    Kneel on a pad with your feet flat and torso upright.

  2. 02

    Keep your hips extended and core braced.

  3. 03

    Slowly lean your torso backward while keeping your body in a straight line.

  4. 04

    Lower as far as you can control with your quadriceps.

  5. 05

    Pull yourself back up to the starting position.

  6. 06

    Repeat for the desired number of reps.

Choose a load and range you can control. These instructions are general guidance, not a substitute for individual coaching.