Cable Assisted Nordic Curl
Strengthen your hamstrings with the Cable Assisted Inverse Leg Curl. A unique exercise for targeted muscle engagement and growth.
The Cable Assisted Nordic Curl mainly works the hamstrings, with help from the glutes & hips and calves / shins. You'll need: ankle cuff attachment and cable machine.
Required Equipment
Cable Assisted Nordic Curl Muscles Worked
Primary
Hamstrings
Secondary
Glutes (gluteus maximus); Upper Calf (gastrocnemius)
Cable Assisted Nordic Curl Variations and Alternatives
How to do the Cable Assisted Nordic Curl
Attach an ankle strap to a low pulley cable machine.
Position yourself facing away from the machine, kneeling on a pad or bench with your ankles secured under the ankle strap.
Start with your torso upright and your hips extended.
Slowly lean forward, allowing your body to be pulled by the cable, keeping your hips extended and back straight.
Lower your torso towards the floor until you feel a stretch in your hamstrings, or as far as you can go without compromising form.
Contract your hamstring muscles to pull yourself back to the starting upright position.
Repeat for the desired number of repetitions and sets.
Ensure you perform the movement in a controlled manner, focusing on the contraction of the hamstrings. Adjust the weight according to your fitness level so that you can complete your sets with proper form.
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Cable Assisted Nordic Curl FAQs
What muscles does the Cable Assisted Nordic Curl work?
The Cable Assisted Nordic Curl mainly works the hamstrings, with help from the glutes & hips and calves / shins. The main muscles are the hamstrings.
What equipment do you need for the Cable Assisted Nordic Curl?
Ankle cuff attachment and cable machine.
What workout day should the Cable Assisted Nordic Curl go on?
It belongs on leg day in a push/pull/legs routine.
What are some Cable Assisted Nordic Curl variations and alternatives?
Similar exercises include the Assisted Nordic Partner Curl, Assisted Partial-Range Nordic Partner Curl, Band Standing Leg Curl and Cable Supported Single-Leg Hamstring Concentration.
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