Nordic Hamstring Curl With Swiss Ball Assist
In this video, Dr. Brian Damhoff from Elite Performance Institute demonstrates the **Swiss Ball Assisted Nordic Hamstring Curl**—the perfect regression that lets you train the full Nordic range even if you’re not quite strong enough yet.
🔥 Why This Variation Is Perfect:
- ✅ Full eccentric range with adjustable assistance—just push lightly on the ball
- ✅ Lets you overload the hamstrings deeper than mini-range or isometric versions
- ✅ Minimal arm push = maximum hamstring work (use the ball only as much as needed)
- ✅ Great bridge from mini-range Nordics to full bodyweight versions
- ✅ Key cue: keep hips locked—don’t let them bend more as you lower!
📝 Exercise Details:
Exercise: Nordic Hamstring Curl – Swiss Ball Assist
Difficulty Level: Intermediate (Nordic progression)
🛠️ What You’ll Need:
✔ Swiss ball (stability ball)
✔ Partner OR couch/barbell to anchor ankles
✔ Pad for knees
📅 When to Use This:
Hamstring strength days, Nordic progression blocks, or when you want full-range eccentric loading without crashing to the floor.
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