Nordic Hamstring Curls

Nordic hamstring curls are essential for both rehab and injury prevention in soccer players. We know that the majority of hamstring injuries occur as a stretch type injury during sprinting. With Nordic hamstring curls we are able to replicate these high loads on the hamstrings in a lengthened position in order to prepare for a return to sprinting. 

In this first video, we’re going to go over how to set them up if you don’t have a teammate or training partner. 

• These are just 3 examples. There are plenty of other ways to set them up, you just need to make sure the heels are locked down and you will probably want a yoga mat or some sort of padding under the knees. 

• I recommend doing Nordics a minimum of 1x/week in-season depending on your training schedule. Aim for at least 3x6 with quality reps. 

• If these are too challenging to begin with, check out this video below which will show you how to build up to full Nordic curls. 

Hamstring Rehab

If you’re interested in learning more about rehabbing hamstring injuries, check out this 2-part series. In Part 1 we cover the hamstrings anatomy, who these injuries tend affect most, why they occur in soccer players, and some of the most common risk factors. Part 2 includes a 3-phase program going over exactly what you need to do rehab this injury and return to sport safely.