Floor Nordic Curl

Instructions

1. 1

   Lie face down on a leg curl machine with your legs extended and your ankles hooked under the padded lever.

2. 2

   Place your hands on the side handles of the machine for support.

3. 3

   Keeping your upper body stationary, exhale and curl your legs upward as far as possible.

4. 4

   Hold the contracted position for a brief pause as you squeeze your hamstrings.

5. 5

   Slowly lower your legs back to the starting position while inhaling.

6. 6

   Repeat for the desired number of repetitions.