Intermediate exercise

Glute-Ham Developer Nordic Curl

Also called GHD Nordic Hamstring Curl

  • Muscle Growth
  • Strength
  • Powerlifting

Technique

How to perform Glute-Ham Developer Nordic Curl

  1. Adjust the distance of the Glute-Ham Developer so that your knees are just behind the pad while your feet are secure against the back platform.
  2. You should be upright and maintaining good posture with hips straight.
  3. This will be your starting position.
  4. Lower yourself under control by only allowing your knees to straighten until your knees are almost completely straight.
  5. Remaining in control, using your hands for assistance if necessary.
  6. Then raise yourself back up to the starting position while keeping your hips and back straight.

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Programming relevance

Muscles involved

Primary targets: Biceps Femoris, Gluteus Maximus, Semimembranosus, Semitendinosus.

MuscleScoreRole
Biceps Femoris1.0Target, Mover
Gluteus Maximus0.9Target, Mover
Semimembranosus0.9Target, Mover
Semitendinosus0.9Target, Mover
Erector Spinae0.3Stabilizer