Nordic Hamstring Curl Strength Standards for Men and Women

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Nordic Hamstring Curl Rep Standards

Compare your Nordic Hamstring Curl performance to these reps standards and see where you stand.

LevelReps
Beginner< 1
Novice< 1
Intermediate11
Advanced27
Elite44

Nordic Hamstring Curl Standards by Bodyweight

Find the Nordic Hamstring Curl strength standards for your specific body weight.
BodyweightBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
110 lbs< 1< 1133051
120 lbs< 1< 1133049
130 lbs< 1< 1133048
140 lbs< 1< 1132946
150 lbs< 1< 1132845
160 lbs< 1< 1132844
170 lbs< 1< 1132742
180 lbs< 1< 1132641
190 lbs< 1< 1122640
200 lbs< 1< 1122539
210 lbs< 1< 1122438
220 lbs< 1< 1122337
230 lbs< 1< 1112336
240 lbs< 1< 1112235
250 lbs< 1< 1112234
260 lbs< 1< 1112133
270 lbs< 1< 1102032
280 lbs< 1< 1102031
290 lbs< 1< 1101930
300 lbs< 1< 1101929
310 lbs< 1< 191828
BodyweightBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
90 lbs< 14183656
100 lbs< 15183554
110 lbs< 16183452
120 lbs< 16183350
130 lbs< 16183248
140 lbs< 16173147
150 lbs< 16173045
160 lbs< 16162943
170 lbs< 16162842
180 lbs< 16152740
190 lbs< 16152739
200 lbs< 16142638
210 lbs< 15142536
220 lbs< 15132435
230 lbs< 15132334
240 lbs< 15122233
250 lbs< 14122232
260 lbs< 14122131

Nordic Hamstring Curl Standards by Age

Discover how Nordic Hamstring Curl strength standards vary across different age groups.
AgeBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
15< 1< 182035
20< 1< 1122744
25< 1< 1132946
30< 1< 1132946
35< 1< 1132946
40< 1< 1132946
45< 1< 1112642
50< 1< 192238
55< 1< 171933
60< 1< 141528
65< 1< 1< 11123
70< 1< 1< 1817
75< 1< 1< 1413
80< 1< 1< 1< 19
85< 1< 1< 1< 16
90< 1< 1< 1< 1< 1
AgeBeginnerNoviceIntermediateAdvancedElite
15< 1< 1112439
20< 14163249
25< 15173451
30< 15173451
35< 15173451
40< 15173451
45< 13153047
50< 1< 1132743
55< 1< 1102337
60< 1< 181832
65< 1< 141426
70< 1< 1< 11020
75< 1< 1< 1715
80< 1< 1< 1311
85< 1< 1< 1< 18
90< 1< 1< 1< 15

Nordic Hamstring Curl Overview

The Nordic Hamstring Curl is an advanced bodyweight exercise that strengthens the hamstrings, enhances knee stability, and reduces the risk of injury by eccentrically loading the muscles.

Muscles Worked

Equipment Needed

Padded surface, Fixed object or partner for anchoring

How To Perform the Nordic Hamstring Curl

  1. Kneel on a padded surface with your legs secured under a fixed object or by a partner holding your ankles.
  2. Keep your body straight from head to knees and engage your core.
  3. Slowly lower your torso towards the ground by extending your knees, keeping your back straight and hips in line with your body.
  4. Once you can no longer control the descent, let your hands catch you lightly on the floor.
  5. Push off the ground slightly to assist in returning to the starting position or use your hamstrings to pull your body back up.

Want to perfect your form? Check out our detailed guide on Nordic Hamstring Curl for proper technique and tips.

Pro Tips for Nordic Hamstring Curl

  • Maintain a straight body line from head to knees throughout the movement.
  • Focus on controlling the descent to maximize the eccentric load on the hamstrings.
  • Avoid bending at the hips; the movement should come from the knees.
  • If you're a beginner, use your hands to lightly push off the ground to assist in returning to the start position.

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